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The seat of government in the most powerful country in the world, BTEC students can learn do much about the political system of the USA. It is also suitable for SQA Higher & Advanced Higher studies.
Washington is home to the Whitehouse, U.S Capitol, Arlington Cemetery and The Pentagon, as well as iconic memorials to presidents and the victims of war. Washington has a wide range of visits available for students of Law and Politics that will open their eyes to how the country is run. The Library of Congress, US Capitol, Supreme Court and the Pentagon are all open and free for visitors. You can also choose to visit the White House Visitor Centre to complete the visit to Government buildings.
Your students can also go to the World Bank Visitor Centre, which showcases the World Bank Group’s efforts to end poverty and boost shared prosperity for the world’s poorest people. Guided tours can be arranged here and also a discussion with a World Bank Group expert on a specific subject matter, for example, economy, poverty, gender, private sector development.
Whilst in Washington a guided historical walking tour is recommended so that your students can see the numerous iconic memorials that park America's tumultuous past.
Meeting exam board specifications
All content is mapped against the major English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland examination specifications.
For 16 to 18 year old students of:
Tour Details
Sample itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Depart UK
Afternoon
Arrive Washington and check in to accommodation
Evening
Free time for orientation and evening meal at Ben's Chili Bowl
Day 2
Morning
Guided walking tour of the historical sites and memorials
Afternoon
Free time at the Supreme Court where the ground floor and first floor areas are open to visitors
Evening
Evening meal at Buca di Beppo
Day 3
Morning
Guided walking tour of the political sites
Afternoon
Guided tour of the US Capitol and Visitor Center
Evening
Restaurant meal at Hard Rock Cafe
Day 4
Morning
Visit to the National Archives to view the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence and time permitting move on to the National Air and Space Museum
Afternoon
Transfer to airport for overnight return flight to the UK.
Day 5
Morning
Arrive UK
Curricular Links
AQA Level
- Government and politics of the USA
Pearson Edexcel A Level
- Comparative Politics: Government and Politics of the USA
OCR A Level
- Government and Politics of the USA
SQA Higher
- Political systems
WJEC A Level
- Government and Politics of the USA
Accommodation
Attractions
US Capitol
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Supreme Court, Washington
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The Pentagon
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The White House Visitors Center
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Recommendations
Arlington National Cemetery
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Gettysburg National Military Park
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Mount Vernon
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