Government
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
American FlagThis Building Block video shows a close-up of an American flag billowing in breeze. The camera pulls out to reveal the shadow of an eagle statue in the foreground. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
American FlagsThis Building Block video features nine American flags on poles billowing in a strong wind. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Birds Surround Washington MonumentThis Building Block video shows birds flying by the Washington Monument under gray skies, as shot through tree branches hung with lights. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
U.S. Capitol Dome at NightThis Building Block video begins on a long shot of the United States Capitol at night as seen from Pennsylvania Avenue. The camera then zooms in to a medium long shot of the brightly lit dome. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Capitol FountainIn this Building Block video, an American flag flaps in a strong breeze next to the Capitol Dome. As framed by two plumes of water from the Senate Garage Fountain, this clip first focuses on the fountains, then switches focus to the building and the flag. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
FEMA OfficesIn this Building Block video, the camera begins on a close-up of the Department of Homeland Security seal, then pulls back to show the exterior of the FEMA building. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
HUD OfficeThis Building Block video shows a close-up of the sign on the Department of Housing and Urban Development building. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Lincoln MemorialIn this Building Block video, tourists mill about the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool during a hazy day of summer. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Washington MonumentThis Building Block video features a long shot of the Washington Monument on a hazy day. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Office of the Attorney GeneralThis Building Block video features close-up lettering embedded in marble for the Office of the Attorney General. The camera pans left to reveal the reflection of an American flag in a window of the John A. Wilson Building. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Patriotic FlagThis Building Block video features black and white footage that shows a high-angle wide shot of people carrying a huge American flag in a parade supporting World War I. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Mount RushmoreIn this Building Block video, the camera tilts down from a brilliant blue sky to show Mount Rushmore, bathed in a red tint. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Capitol Building in SnowIn this Building Block video, the American flag flies over the Capitol building's portico as snow falls on the building and lawn. The scene is shown from two slightly different angles. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
SoldiersThis Building Block video features black and white footage of soldiers walking past a registration desk. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Army Boots and RazorwireThis Building Block video begins on a close-up shot of army boots standing in the dirt as seen through razor wire. Camera then rack focuses to the razor wire. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Soldiers MarchingThis Building Block video shows a black and white wide shot of thousands of soldiers marching towards camera. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Solemn Marine One FlybyIn this Building Block video, American flags sway in the foreground and around the base of the Washington Monument under dreary skies. The Marine One helicopter flies past the memorial; the camera tracks it as it continues past the Jefferson Memorial and over the DC skyline. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Statue of LibertyThis Building Block video shows a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty at sunset standing above shimmering gold water in the harbor. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Capitol Building in SummerThis Building Block video shows trees and buildings lining the edge of a reflecting pool. The camera pans right to reveal the Capitol Building and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial around which distant tourists wander under dark skies. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
U.S. Capitol BuildingA beautiful extreme long shot of the U.S. Capitol building's West Front is shown from across the reflecting pool in this Building Block video. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Vietnam Veteran MemorialIn this Building Block video, the camera tilts down to show a black granite panel engraved with the names of fallen soldiers. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
Washington, D.C. at NightIn this Building Block video, the camera pans from right to left as it follows cars driving past the Department of Justice towards the Capitol. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
The White HouseIn this Building Block video, the camera moves in for a medium shot of the White House North Portico on a bright day. |
Pre-K-12 |
Video |
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