The American Flag
How many stars are on the flag?
50
How many National Parks do exist in the US?
59
Texas is the _____________ biggest state in the US.
second
Where is Michigan located?
in the north
What is Florida's nickname?
The sunshine state
What do the stars represent?
They represent the 50 states.
Denali National Park:
Talk about
- where it is located.
- 2 animals that live there.
- its nature (2 facts).
- things you can do there (2 facts).
- located in Alaska
- nature: many glaciers; snowy mountains
- animals: Grizzly bears; eagles
- things to do: climbing, skiing
Which state is bigger than Texas?
Alaska
Which city is the biggest in Michigan?
Detroit
What does the name "Florida" mean?
Land of the Flowers
What is the American flag called?
Everglades National Park:
Talk about
- where it is located.
- 2 animals that live there.
- its nature (2 facts).
- things you can do there (2 facts).
- located in Florida
- animals: manatees, crocodiles
- nature: mangrove swamps, colourful flowers
- things to do: guided boat tours, biking
Which country did Texas once belong to?
Mexico
What has been produced in Detroit for a hundred years?
automobiles
Florida has the ____________ largest population of all the states.
fourth
Name the colours the American flag consists of.
red, blue and white
Grand Canyon National Park:
Talk about
- where it is located.
- 2 animals that live there.
- its nature (2 facts).
- things you can do there (2 facts).
- animals: tarantulas, rattle snakes
- nature: evergreen forests, deserts
- things to do: rafting, mule trips
What is Texas famous for?
its oil and its cowboys
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Which city is the capital of Florida?
Tallahassee
What do the 13 stripes represent?
They represent the states which were once British colonies and which formed the US over 200 years ago.
Yellowstone National Park:
Talk about
- where it is located.
- 2 animals that live there.
- its nature (2 facts).
- things you can do there (2 facts).
- located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
- animals: Grizzly bears, wolves
- nature: rivers, waterfalls
- things to do: hiking, boatingThree of the ten largest cities are located in Texas. Name them.
Houston, Dallas and San Antonio
In which part of the state is Detroit located?
at the southern end of the state
Name the trendiest place on earth. What is special about it?
Ocean Drive; beautiful pink, blue and yellow buildings