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Lewis and Clark explored the West. What was the result of their expedition?
Lewis and Clark's expedition resulted in the creation of new communities in the West.
Think of a compass rose. What are the cardinal directions? How do you remember the order of these directions?
The cardinal directions are north, east, south, and west.
A way to remember these would be using the mnemonic Never East Soggy Waffles.
Who is the head of the local government? What are some of his or her responsibilities? How does the head of the local government get their job?
The head of the local government is the mayor. Some of the mayor's responsibilities include helping fix problems in the community and letting people what is going on in the community. Mayors get their job by being elected by the people.
How have automobiles changed our lives and communities?
Our lives are easier because we have cars that help us get around more efficiently. Our communities have paved roads so that our cars can drive smoothly.
What are some ways people have changed the environment? Does this have a positive or negative effect on the landscape?
People have built tunnels, taken down fields and forests to build communities, and built dams, roads, and canals. Cutting down forests to build communities with homes can have a negative effect on the landscape.
Christopher Columbus was from _________. He shared the findings of his journey to America with the people of __________.
Spain, Europe
Think of using a map. If you wanted to figure out the distance between two cities, what would you do?
To figure out the distance between two cities, you would use the scale. The scale may be found with the key (or legend) or towards one of the corners of the map.
What are some characteristics or traits of a good citizen?
Some character traits of a good citizen include honesty, fairness, kindness, and responsibility.
Who were the people that started new communities in New England? What are some reasons why they might have wanted to settle in America?
The pilgrims settled in New England, and they were wanting material well-being, security, and freedom of religion.
If an item at a store isn't selling much, what could the store do to sell their supply?
The store can have a sale on that item and lower the price.
In the ________, people wrote letters. In the _________, people write emails.
past, present
Which American inventor helped make automobiles more affordable?
Henry Ford invented the assembly line, which made automobiles more affordable.
I love science. I taught myself math, engineering, and astronomy. I created almanacs. Who am I?
I am Benjamin Banneker.
If there was a drought, and an avocado farmer lost half of his supply, the avocados would be said to be ____________.
scarce
In present time, people send emails as a form of communication. In the past, how did people communicate instead of emails?
In the past, people wrote letters.
What were some of Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments?
What are the five aspects of culture? If you wanted to know more about your culture, where would be a good place to start?
The five aspects of culture are food, clothing, language, religion, and celebrations.
A good place to start learning about your culture would be to ask your family to see pictures or share poems and stories with you.
An activist is someone who ______ ___ _______ _______. Who are some activists we've learned about?
fights for equal rights
Some activists we've learned about include Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges, and Helen Keller.
What is a tax?
A tax is a fee paid to the government, either from your income or the purchases you make. This fee is used to pay for needed services, such as police, fire department, roads, and schools.
How do people adapt to summer? How do people adapt to winter?
People adapt to summer by wearing cooler clothes, like shorts and t shirts. People can swim in pools and lakes to keep cool.
People adapt to winter by wearing more layers, like thick jackets, hats, and gloves to keep warm.
How many years are in a century? What is a good way to remember this?
A century is 100 years.
It takes 100 cents to make $1.
Some ways to make money include babysitting, dog walking, and mowing the lawn.
Which invention provides entertainment, allows for us to communicate, and is able to provide access to an abundance of knowledge?
Laptops and computers provide entertainment (like games and YouTube), the ability to communicate (through email or Zoom), and allow you to access information.
Who provides things like street signs and street lights in your community? Why?
The government provides these things for us so that we can be safer.
What are some things people in the military do for us?
People in the military fight for our country, protect us, and keep us safe from those who want to harm us.