christian w. brown. get up and try to find someone who… has never been to america has been to new...
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Get up and try to find someone who…has never been to Americahas been to New York citylikes to drive long distances (1000km+)has been on a “road trip” (a car trip for
multiple days with friends)has driven across a countryhas been to the Grand Canyondoesn’t want to visit Americahas been to Los Angeles
American Road Trip: Find someone
American Road Trip: Did you know…?
Try to answer these questions about America:
What state is New York city in?What is the largest canyon?Where do the movie stars live?What city is best for gambling?What is the capital city?How far is it from NYC to LA?What is the biggest chain of
mountains called?Where is Miami? Where are Disney Land and
Disney World?
And the answers are:
New YorkThe Grand CanyonBeverly Hills/ HollywoodLas Vegas, NevadaWashington D.C.3935 km / 2445 milesThe Rocky Mountains
(run from Canada to Mexico)
Florida, in the southeast In Los Angeles,
California and Orlando, Florida
Which states are these?
Each group has a map with one region filled in
Which states belong in
the other regions?Write the state names
in the tables
Touch the American States!
One table = one teamI’ll call out a state
Figure out where it isSend up one team member
to touch the map!
Match these…The Big AppleThe Rio GrandeHollywood BoulevardThe Space NeedleYellowstone National
ParkThe AlamoThe White HouseThe Statue of LibertyThe StripDeep-dish pizza
Where the Walk of Fame isHome to Bears, Moose, Elk &
WolvesWhere the U.S. President livesA gift from France to the USAA name for New York CityA street of casinos in Las VegasA Chicago original Where 189 fought 1800 for 13
daysIn Seattle, WashingtonA river between USA and Mexico
American Sights: Matching
… to these!
Match these…The Big AppleThe Rio GrandeHollywood BoulevardThe Space NeedleYellowstone National
ParkThe AlamoThe White HouseThe Statue of LibertyThe StripDeep-dish pizza
A name for New York CityA river between USA and MexicoWhere the Walk of Fame isA Seattle, Washington landmarkHome to Bears, Moose, Elk &
WolvesWhere 189 fought 1800 for 13
daysWhere the U.S. President livesA gift from France to the USAA street of casinos in Las VegasA Chicago original
American Sights: Answers
… to these!
If you went with your group: Which cities would you want to visit most? Why?What sights would you want to see?Do you think it would be fun?How long would you want to travel?What kind of car would you drive?Where would you want to begin/end?What do you think would be the most
memorable?
Imagine an American Road Trip
Write an imaginary postcard to a close friendYou have just finished your road tripWhat were your best experiences?Where did you go?(Which tense should be used?)
Give them to the teacherGrab one and make questions to find who
wrote it!
American Road Trip: Who wrote this?
If you could go anywhere in America, where would you go?
Would you be interested in doing an American road trip?
Have you ever been on a road trip?What’s your opinion of America? Why?What do you think of Americans? Why?Would you like to work or study in America? Where?Do you like American food? Which is your favorite?Do you like American movies? Which is your favorite?
Discuss America!
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