Geography
In which country is the Midwest?
USA
Where do many people on the Midwest live: Cities or small town
Small towns
What colour is a school bus?
yellow
What is a very important job in the Midwest?
farmer
Name a typical animal that lives in Midwestern forests.
Deer (Rehe)
Name one state in the Midwest
Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska…
How do many teenagers get to school?
Name one school activity
Cheerleading, football, theater club…
Name one product from farms?
Corn/wheat/soybeans
summer/winter
What is the biggest city in the Midwest?
Chicago
Why is the car important in the Midwest?
Places are far apart and there is not a lot public transport.
What sport is very popular at school?
American football, baseball
What machines do farmers often use?
Tractors/Harvesters
What dangerous weather can happen in the Midwest?
Tornadoes
What is special about the land in the Midwest?
It is flat / good for farming
How is life in the Midwest different compared to Germany?
More space (Platz), quieter, bigger schools…
What is special about school sports in the USA?
very important / big events / schools compete against each other
What are the most common farm animals?
Cattle (cows)
What problems can heavy snowfall cause in the Midwest?
Roads can be blocked and schools can close.
Which big river is important for the Midwest?
Mississippi River
What value (Wert) is important in daily life in the Midwest and influences (beeinflusst) how people treat others?
Friendliness, community (Gemeinschaft), helping others
Explain what a hall pass is.
Document you get, when you leave the classroom during a lesson (e.g. To go to the bathroom)
Why is farming in the Midwest important not only for the USA but also for other countries?
Because the Midwest produces food that is exported worldwide.
Why do tornadoes happen more often in the Midwest than in many other parts of the USA?
Because warm air from the south and cold air from the north meet there.