1. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Tennessee State Capitol By Kori Penland 3 rd Grade Virtual Field Trip

2. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack 3 rd Grade Standards 3.1.04 Understand the contributions of individuals and people of various ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups to Tennessee. 4.01 Discuss the structure and purposes of governance. 5.01 Identify major events, people, and patterns in Tennessee, United States, and world history.

3. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Objectives Students will identify important Tennessee figures. Students will recognize House of Representatives and Senate as part of our government make-up. Students will identify the importance of state capitol building.

4. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Directions Click next to take a grand tour of the Tennessee State Capitol. Visit the most important rooms in this historic building. You may revisit or skip stops by clicking your desired stops. Feel free to revisit stops by clicking the back button.

5. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack New Vocabulary Capitol Governor House of Representatives Senate Amendment:

6. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Stop 1: Tennessee State Capitol Building This graceful structure was designed by noted architect William Strickland who considered it his crowning achievement. When Strickland died suddenly during construction in 1854, he was buried in the north facade of the Capitol. The cornerstone for the building was laid on July 4, 1845, and construction finished in 1859.

7. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Stop 2: Hallways Large portraits are hung throughout the hallways of the capitol to honor Tennessee governors. The entry way is dedicated presidents from Tennessee including Andrew Jackson, James Knox Polk, and Andrew Johnson.Andrew JacksonJames Knox Polk

8. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Stop 3: House of Representatives The House of Representatives is the largest room in the building. It houses 99 representatives. The 14 th and 15 th amendment were ratified in this room.

9. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Stop 4: Senate Chambers The Senate chambers is rich with architect and original chandeliers from the 1800’s. Since the it’s a “working” capitol, the chambers are closed to visitors while in session.

10. Start Stop 2 Stop 3 Stop 4 Stop 5 Stop 6 Stop 1 NextBack Stop 5: Library This room is most famous for its beautiful winding staircase. You may visit the Tennessee State archives at: Tennessee State Library and Archives - TN.govTennessee State Library and Archives - TN.gov