L3 Arizona

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

In this lesson, you will learn about the state home to the Grand Canyon.

Arizona!

Use key vocabulary
Identify the main idea of a written passage
Talk about some interesting facts about the state of Arizona

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

Complete the Warm Up Exercises
Review the Vocabulary Section
Watch the Vocabulary Video
Play the Vocabulary Game
Watch the Arizona Video
Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
Complete the Homework (Optional)

Warm Up

Play the true or false game below to learn about Arizona!

Let's talk to each other!

How do you think learning about new places like Arizona inspires us to travel and explore the world?

What do you think it would be like to live in a desert environment like in Arizona?

Talk Time

Have you been to Arizona before? What interesting things do you think you might see in Arizona?

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Vocabulary

Breathtaking

Something so beautiful that it takes your breath away

Geography

Physical characteristics of an environment

Climate

The weather conditions in an area

Chasm

A giant hole in the Earth's surface

National Parks and Monuments

Places that are protected in America due to their history or scenic beauty

Cactus

A plant often found in the desert with prickly spines and no leaves

Sonoran Desert

The hottest desert in North America that is located in Arizona

Watch the video to learn new vocabulary!

Vocabulary Video

To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:

Vocabulary Game

Watch this video to learn more about the topic.

TopicVideo

Have you ever been to a place that makes you say "wow" and catch your breath? The state of Arizona will make you do that many times over. The state is known for its breathtaking geography, dry climate, and unique plants. Arizona has 22 National Parks and Monuments. One of these National Parks is the Grand Canyon, which is a huge chasm in the Earth. The Grand Canyon is gigantic-- it is over 277 miles long (446 km). In 2013, Nik Wallenda tightrope walked across the giant chasm, amazing people everywhere!

Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

Other people visit the Grand Canyon to hike, camp, and look at the red rocks. The Sonoran Desert is also located in Arizona, and is home to the giant Saguaro Cactus. These are the largest cacti in the United States and can be up to 40 feet tall! They survive in the dry climate by storing water in their stem and growing spikes to keep animals from eating them. These are just some of the unusual things you might see if you visit the state of Arizona.

Read the text below aloud.

Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions below.

Why do you think Arizona is a popular state to visit?

What famous National Park is located in Arizona? What makes it so special?

What are a few activities you can do in the Grand Canyon?

Why do you think cacti grow spikes to help them survive in the desert?

Reading Comprehension Questions

If you could go on a treasure hunt in Arizona, what kind of treasure would you search for, and how do you think you would be able to find it?

Arizona has historic sites. What's a historic place you've learned about or visited, and why do you think it's important to preserve history?

If you could visit the Grand Canyon, what's one thing you'd want to see or do there? Why do you think it would be a fun activity with your family and friends?

Chit Chat

Practice speaking with your mentor.

Homework

Option 2:Writing

Write a story about visiting the Grand Canyon with your family. Would you go camping, hiking, or even tightrope walking?

Option 1:Research

Research the different plants and animals that live in Arizona. Learn about what makes these plants and animals able to survive in the dry desert.

Homework

Chasm

A giant hole in the Earth's surface

Sonoran Desert

The hottest desert in North America that is located in Arizona

National Parks and Monuments

Places that are protected in America due to their history or scenic beauty

Cactus

A plant often found in the desert with prickly spines and no leaves

Geography

Physical characteristics of an environment

Breathtaking

Something so beautiful that it takes your breath away

Climate

The weather conditions in an area

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