L3 Arizona

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

Arizona!

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• 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:

1. Complete the Warm Up Exercises
2. Review the Vocabulary Section
3. Watch the Vocabulary Video
4. Play the Vocabulary Game
5. Watch the Arizona Video
6. Read the Reading Comprehension Passage
7. Answer the Reading Comprehension Questions
8. Chit Chat- Talk about what you learned
9. Complete the Homework (Optional)

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Warm Up

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

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Talk Time

Let's talk to each other!

If you had the opportunity to go up in a hot air balloon would you go? Why or why not?

Have you ever been to a desert? What are some essential things to bring when hiking in a hot area!

Would you rather live in a very cold area, or a very hot area! Explain why!

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Vocabulary

Review the vocabulary for this section.

Geography

Physical characteristics of an environment

Climate

The weather conditions in an area

Breathtaking

Something so beautiful that it takes your breath away

Cactus

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

National Parks and Monuments

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

Chasm

A giant hole in the Earth's surface

Sonoran Desert

The hottest desert in North America that is located in Arizona

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Vocabulary Game

To practice your new vocabulary, play a game:

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TopicVideo

Watch this video to learn more about the topic.

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Reading Comprehension

Read the text below aloud.

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!

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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.

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Reading Comprehension Questions

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?

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Chit Chat

Practice speaking with your mentor.

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?

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 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?

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Feedback

Share Your Thoughts!

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Homework

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.

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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