Discovering the USA
 
Who are these people?

 

INTRODUCTION:

What do you know about the USA (United States of America)? Iīm sure you know some of the NBA teams or about the famous actors in Hollywood, but there are so many interesting things to discover. Letīs go...


YOUR TASKS:

1. Copy the questions on paper or in your notebook. Below each question, leave space to write the answer.

2. Search each web site to find the answers to the questions. Write them under the questions.

3. For each answer, name the source of your information (web site).



QUESTIONS:

1. Which states of the USA are not connected with the others?

2. Where is Miami? Do you know famous Spanish people living there?

3. Say the names of three major cities near the east coast.

4. What does "D.C." mean?

5. What time is it in Washington now?

6. Say four names of NBA teams and choose your favourite logo. Do you know in which team is Pau Gasol playing? Look for a video in which he is playing.

7. Say the name of four important US universities.

8. What is the official language in the United States?

9. Tell me the name of the Great Lakes.

10. Where is the Grand Canyon?

11. Which state has a Mediterranean climate?

12. Where is Yellowstone park?



THE BIG QUESTION:

Make a poster with the map of The USA containing the states and the main towns, and explain to your classmates about all these places and why they are so popular.



EVALUATION:

You will be graded on the following:

Group work 25%
Lay-out 25%
English 50%



PLUS + Learn more:


- Have an eagle-eye look to all these places with GOOGLE EARTH

- Have a look at the differences between English and American English (click on the last link)


Links:

 


This page was created by Pepe Rojo using Web Poster Wizard.