Anacostia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anacostia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Anacostia?Encompasses the Anacostia Historic District
2. When was Anacostia built?Originally known as Uniontown
3. What is the key historical figure?Frederick Douglass, whose home is a National Historic Site
4. What is the cultural initiative?Art to Go Go promotes public art murals
5. Why is the Anacostia River important?The river runs along the eastern bank of the neighborhood. It helps shape Anacostia’s identity and has been a key part of its history.
6. Where is The Big Chair located?The Big Chair is a famous sculpture that sits in Anacostia. It is a beloved local landmark that people visit.

Abolitionist: A person who advocated for the end of slavery.
Urban Revitalization: The process of improving and redeveloping city areas.
National Register of Historic Places: The official list of U.S. historic sites worthy of preservation.
Anacostia Business Improvement District: An organization focused on economic development in Anacostia.