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- 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)
Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:
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- Use key vocabulary
- Identify the main idea of a written passage
- Talk about some interesting facts about the state of Arizona
Arizona!
In this lesson, you will learn about the state home to the Grand Canyon.
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
Play the true or false game below to learn about Arizona!
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Warm Up
Have you ever been to a desert? What are some essential things to bring when hiking in a hot area!
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Talk Time
Would you rather live in a very cold area, or a very hot area! Explain why!
If you had the opportunity to go up in a hot air balloon would you go? Why or why not?
Let's talk to each other!
The hottest desert in North America that is located in Arizona
Sonoran Desert
A plant often found in the desert with prickly spines and no leaves
Cactus
Places that are protected in America due to their history or scenic beauty
National Parks and Monuments
A giant hole in the Earth's surface
Chasm
The weather conditions in an area
Climate
Physical characteristics of an environment
Geography
Something so beautiful that it takes your breath away
Breathtaking
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Vocabulary
Review the vocabulary for this section.
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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.
Read the text below aloud.
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Reading Comprehension
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
Why do you think cacti grow spikes to help them survive in the desert?
What are a few activities you can do in the Grand Canyon?
What famous National Park is located in Arizona? What makes it so special?
Why do you think Arizona is a popular state to visit?
Answer the questions below.
Practice speaking with your mentor.
Chit Chat
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?
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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?
Homework
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.
Option 1:Research
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Write a story about visiting the Grand Canyon with your family. Would you go camping, hiking, or even tightrope walking?
Option 2:Writing
Homework
A giant hole in the Earth's surface
Chasm
The hottest desert in North America that is located in Arizona
Sonoran Desert
Places that are protected in America due to their history or scenic beauty
National Parks and Monuments
A plant often found in the desert with prickly spines and no leaves
Cactus
Physical characteristics of an environment
Geography
Something so beautiful that it takes your breath away
Breathtaking
The weather conditions in an area