Amazing Places in the U.S.A
Conversation Class
MiraCosta College
Fall 2020
Directions:
For this presentation, you will use the internet to look up information about a national park, monument, natural geographical feature, or architectural site in the U.S. It could be a place you have visited before, a place you have heard of, or a place you would like to visit. Take notes on the information below and then make a presentation. Add information to this shared Google Slideshow. Add pictures to your slide and then present your information.
If you need ideas, see the list on the next slide. See my example on Slide 4. You may add a short video if you like. To add a video, choose Insert - Video - Search in YouTube or enter the URL for a video.
If you need another slide, you may add more. Just don’t change other students’ slides.
Ideas for Fantastic Places in the U.S.A.
Alcatraz
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Badlands
Big Sur
French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bryce Canyon, Utah
Carlsbad Caverns
Death Valley
Denali National Park
Diamond Head, Hawaii
Ellis Island
Geysers, Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Havasu Falls
Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
Hoover Dam
Las Vegas Strip
Lincoln Monument
Luray Caverns
Mesa Verde
Mt. Hood, Oregon
Mt. Rushmore
Niagara Falls
Old Faithful Geyser
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
Sequoia National Park
Space Needle, Seattle, Washington
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
The Alamo, Texas
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Times Square, New York City
Walk of Fame, Hollywood, CA
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
White House
Zion National Park
Devil’s Tower by Kristi Reyes
This national monument is called Devil’s Tower.
Location: Devil’s Tower is located in northeastern Wyoming.
How it was formed: This 1000-foot tall monolith was formed by molten igneous rock at the throat of a volcano. It was shaped by wind and water over time. The outer layers of the volcano were worn away, and what stands now is the hard core of the volcano.
Interesting facts: According to native American Legend, Devils Tower was formed by supernatural powers. The legend says that seven girls were attacked by bears and ran to the top. The Rock God made the rock grow so that it rose and the girls were safe, while the rock’s gouges on the sides were formed by the bear clawing and scratching at it to try to get to the girls. The legend says that the girls can be seen above the rock on a clear evening as seven bright stars.
Devils Tower was named the United States’ first national monument by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906. Today it is a park enjoyed by rock climbers.
Niagara Falls By Caty
Niagara falls is a city on the Niagara River, in the New York State. It’s known for the vast Niagara Falls,which straddle the Canada Border. In Niagara falls State Park. The Observation Tower at Prospect Point just out over Niagara Gorge for a view of all 3 waterfalls. Trails from Niagara Gorge Discovery Center lead to the viewpoints. The aquarium of Niagara is home to Humboldt penguins, seals and sea lions. Father Louis Hennepin the first European to document the area of Niagara Falls,During a 1678 expedition.
Bryce Canyon National Park by Vitalija
Location: in southern Utah
Well-known for crimson-colored hoodoos(irregular columns of rock).
How it formed: Hoodoos formed over thousands of years by the processes of water, ice and gravity.
Interesting facts:
Sequoia National Park
By Sri
Location::
Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park in California's southern Sierra Nevada mountains.
Well known for:
It's known for its huge sequoia trees, notably the General Sherman Tree dominating the Giant Forest.
Special Features and facts
The underground Crystal Cave features streams and striking rock formations. Moro Rock is a granite dome offering sweeping park views. Nearby is the Tunnel Tree, a toppled tree cut to accommodate the road.
This is a place for occasional Forest fire .
Who are all enjoying now?
It’s a scenic place for walking,jogging,hiking in Trails by their sides,even for driving along sides of road.you can enjoy all seasons there.
Arches National Park by Johana
Location: Grand County, Utah
How it was formed: The national park lies above an underground evaporite layer or salt bed, which is the main cause of the formation of the arches, spires, balanced rocks, sandstone fins, and eroded monoliths in the area.
Interesting facts: The park contains the highest density of natural arches in the world.
Seismic vibrations that are almost imperceptible to human ears ripple through the rocks:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2401508/castleton-tower-moab-vibrations-sound
National monument on April 12, 1929, and was redesignated as a national park on November 12, 1971 by Richard Nixon.
Grand Canyon National Park by María
Location: northwestern Arizona
Well-known for its fantastic shapes and coloration.
Activities: hiking, running, camping, river rafting through the canyon on the Colorado River, aerial tours, the skywalk, mule and bike rides, taking pictures of sunrise, sunset and starry sky, rangers talks, bus tours, shopping in the historic villages,
How is formed
The Grand Canyon became an official national monument in 1908, a national park in 1919, and UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Location: Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. Lying at 6,225 ft, it straddles the state line between California and Nevada, west of Carson City.
Well-known for: Lake Tahoe is famous for its clean, clear waters.
How it formed: It is framed by spectacular green mountains, with crystal clear waters and provided with a great biodiversity in terms of fauna and flora, which is conserved and protected by the United States government as a true gem.
Interesting facts: In this beautiful place there are many things that can be done, among them: Being able to ski when it is winter time, hiking, enjoying beautiful landscapes, being able to do water sports, etc.
How is it enjoyed today? By whom?: Today there are people who seek to distract their minds from all the problems that may be going on. So this is a good place to do it, it's remote and it's an open space.
Rocio
A Fantastic Place In The U.S.A.
Location
Palm Springs is located in Riverside County. The summers are arid, the winters are cool, and it is mostly clear year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 46°F to 107°F.
History
Interesting Facts:
Attractions
Activities
Known for:
Conclusion
This city in the middle of desert is a fantastic place to visit for their multiple attractions , we can enjoy in family.
Anjana - New York
New York is a state located East of the United States. NY is abbreviation of New York. It has four sessions in winter people go Lake Placid for sky. Summer people like to go beaches . Some are simply enjoy sightseeing. Statue of Liberty is icon of New York. It has shower of immigrant and tourist. It has many monuments and parks . It has also, many tunnels, bridges and highways.
Transportation are convenient such as subway, buses, train raising hand you can taxi. Fourth Second street is famous on Christmas and New year. New York is famous for pizza and cream cheese and bagel. Many celebrities have given shows. Frank Sinatra had sung a song for New York .