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- 3. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 3 Visit #1: Say Cheese!Visit #1: Say Cheese! Event: Photography Class Site & City: Washington School of Photography in Rockville, Maryland What We Did: I have a very nice camera, but I didn’t know how to use it. So, Flat Madalyn came with me to a place where they teach people how to take pictures. Learning how to use my camera came in very handy for this project. Question for You: Where do you go to learn new things?
- 5. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 5 Visit #2: No Child Left InsideVisit #2: No Child Left Inside Event: An afternoon in nature Site & City: Meadowside Nature Center in Montgomery Village, Maryland What We Did: I work for the Park system in my area. Flat Madalyn came with me to a near-by Nature Center where they offer hands-on environmental programs. We got to meet a corn snake, travel in a pioneer’s canoe, feed a turkey vulture, and say hello to their resident bald eagle. Question for You: What country has the Bald Eagle as their national bird?
- 7. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 7 Visit #3: Heading DowntownVisit #3: Heading Downtown Event: Memorial and museum visit Site & City: Navy Memorial and Museum, National Archives Building, China Town, and a view of the Capitol in Washington, DC What We Did: I had to travel downtown Washington, DC (our nation’s Capital) for a work conference. Flat Madalyn joined me as we visited and viewed some of the most important buildings in our country. Question for You: Do you know which important documents are stored in the National Archives?
- 9. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 9 Visit #4: In the Big HouseVisit #4: In the Big House Event: Lunch downtown Site & City: White House in Washington, DC What We Did: After my work conference, we took a short walk over to one of the most famous “houses” in all the world, The White House. It was too bad we couldn’t go in! Question for You: Who lives in the White House?
- 11. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 11 Visit #4: To the MarketVisit #4: To the Market Event: Saturday shopping Site & City: Amish Open Market in Germantown, MD What We Did: We traveled a short distance from home to visit an open Amish Market where they sell fresh produce, bread, and even candies. But their handmade pretzels are the best. Flat Madalyn even got a bite. Question for You: Where do you go to buy food?
- 13. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 13 Visit #6: Let No Man Go HungryVisit #6: Let No Man Go Hungry Event: Passover Sedar Site & City: Kressler Household in North Potomac, MD What We Did: My family is Jewish, and one of our most important holidays is Passover. Every year in the Spring, we hold what is called a Sedar to honor the liberation of the Jewish people as slaves in Egypt. An important part of Jewish tradition is “Tzedakah” or giving. At this holiday, we invite all who are hungry to the table. Question for You: What holidays do you celebrate in Spring?
- 14. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 14 Visit #7: Spring Has SprungVisit #7: Spring Has Sprung Event: Cherry Blossom Festival Site & City: Tidal Basin, Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC What We Did: Spring in DC is absolutely beautiful. The area is filled with Cherry Blossom trees, which have light pink petals. Flat Madalyn, Alyce, Jeff and I took part in the annual celebration as well as some good photo opps with memorials to two famous Presidents, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Question for You: Who was our very first President?
- 16. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 16 Visit #8: Another Day in the ParksVisit #8: Another Day in the Parks Event: Just a day at the office Site & City: Montgomery County Department of Parks Headquarters and Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring, MD What We Did: One of the perks of working for Parks is that I often get to go outside during my day. Lucky for Madalyn, she was able to come too. We took a walk on the Sligo Creek Trail, rested by the tulip garden, and said hello to some Terrapin turtles. Question for You: Why do you think turtles have a shell?
- 18. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 18 Visit #9: Night NightVisit #9: Night Night Event: Bedtime reading with Alyce Site & City: Aly’s nursery in Gaithesrburg, MD What We Did: Every night, our family has a “B” ritual. We drink bah-bah (milk), brush (our teeth), books (read), and then bed. After a long day of playing, Aly helped Flat Madalyn fall asleep under blankie. Question for You: What do you do to get ready for bed?
- 19. Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 19 ContactContact Name: Amanda Moskowitz Location: Gaithersburg, MD Likes: Family Time, Photography, Graphic Design, and Reading I had so much fun taking Flat Madalyn on the adventures in my city. I hope she had fun too. Enjoy the pictures & come visit any time!