Camp David

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

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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 Camp David?125 acres
2. What is the location?Catoctin Mountain Park, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
3. What is the official designation?Naval Support Facility Thurmont
4. Where is Camp David located?It is in Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, about 62 miles northwest of Washington D.C. The site covers 125 acres of wooded hills.
5. How did Camp David get its name?President Dwight D. Eisenhower named it in 1953. He chose the name to honor his father and grandson, both named David.

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