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Social studies worksheet · American symbols and landmarks
Read and Draw: The White House
Read 5 facts about the White House (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, 132 rooms, every president since John Adams), draw it and answer 3 questions.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- American symbols, National landmarks, Civic pride
What kids do
“Read the facts about the White House. Draw it, then answer the questions.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The President lives and works there.
- John Adams was the first President to live there, in 1800. George Washington never lived in it.
- It has 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms.
- The President’s office is called the Oval Office because the room is shaped like an oval.
- In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt made “the White House” its official name.
- Draw the White House
- 2. How many rooms does it have?
Teacher tip
Show a photo of the White House.
How to use it
- Read a short picture book about the symbol.
- Connect it to a national holiday coming up.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
Watch for
Kids from other countries may have their own national symbols. Invite them to share.
Talk about it
- Why do countries have symbols?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Design a symbol for your school or town.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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