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Dear Pen pals,We put this presentation together for you. Enjoy
America A to Z!
THE MOST AMAZING PLACE ON
EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE MOST AMAZING COUNTRY ON EARTH AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!
..IT HAS FIFTY STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IT HAS FIFTY STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THE SMALLEST STATE IS RHODE THE SMALLEST STATE IS RHODE ISLANDISLAND
• POPULATION:100,295,734,134!!!!!!!!POPULATION:100,295,734,134!!!!!!!!
By Justin Small
B for Baseball
• Baseball is a fun American game. You have to try to hit the ball and run all around all the bases to home plate.
• There are 9 baseball players on 1 baseball team
• Major league baseball players can make up to millions of dollars playing baseball
• There are three types of baseball gloves, a first baseman glove, a catchers glove and a regular glove
• Baseball bats come in different weights, lengths and sizes
C for The ConstitutionC for The Constitution
By Michael NunziataBy Michael Nunziata
• The Constitution is the highest law in the United States.
• All other laws come from the Constitution. It says how the government works.
• It creates the Presidency. It creates the Congress.
• It creates the Supreme Court. Each state also has a constitution.
• The constitutions of the states are their highest law for that state — but the United States Constitution is higher.
• After we had a war with England We created the constitution
• The Constitution makes up and how to pass and amend laws
Detroit’s amazing man
A man named Anderson began making automobiles powered by recharchable lead acid battery in 1907 for Detroit.
1.The Detroit electric company cars were mostly sold to woman who drove.
2. Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan, and the seat of Wayne County. 3. It is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people, and serves as a major port on the Detroit River connecting the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. 4. It was founded on July 24, 1701, by the French explorer, adventurer, and nobleman Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac.
E For EE For Eaaggllee
The Bald Eagle is the National bird in America it was choose on June 20,1782
The bird was chosen because of its long life, majestic looks and it only lives in North America
It is on the backs of coins like the gold coin , silver dollar and half dollars
Do you know what is the best holiday ever? 4th Of July is!! Independence day also known as 4th Of July is the birthday of The United States Of America. It is celebrated on July 4th each year in The United States. It is the anniversary of the day on which The Declaration Of Independence was adopted by The Continental Congress on July 4th/ 1776. On 4th Of July we celebrate with Fireworks! They are so beautiful. The colors of independence day is the color of the flag which is red, white and blue. I love 4th of July!!!!!!!!
G for Golden Gate Bridge
• The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the USA
• Its is 4,200 feet wide across the Pacific ocean, San Francisco bay
• Even though it is not real gold it coasted 27 million to make it
• It’s the most popular tourist attraction in California
Cameron Chernoff
• It happens every October 31st
• Kids dress up in costumes and go trick or treating
• If you don’t give any candy the kids will pull a prank on you
• 3 billion dollars are spent every year on costumes
By: Thomas Correll
Facts about Sitting BullFacts about Sitting Bull
• Sitting Bull was a native American Sitting Bull was a native American leader leader
• He led thousands of warriors from He led thousands of warriors from different tribes. different tribes.
• He defeated Custer at the battle called He defeated Custer at the battle called Custer’s Last Stand. Custer’s Last Stand.
• Sitting Bull was strong.Sitting Bull was strong.
• Most famous Native American.Most famous Native American.
Jazz was bornJazz was born
• Jazz was born in New Orleans.
The smoothes music
• Jazz was invented in America
• Jazz music was invented by African Americans
• Jazz was Developed in the
19 century.
America’s Most Famous King!
Dr. martin Luther king• He was born in Atlanta.• At fifteen years old he started
college. He went to Morehouse college.
• He want everyone to be treated fairly!
• He had a dream came truth.
THE SELF DEFENCE SPORT
Karate is a very big sport people do it all around the world remember don’t do it on your friends. IT WILL HURT THEM!
KARATE
• True Karate is a physical Art, a technique of self-defense and a sport.
• True Karate is a physical Art, a technique of self-defense
• Karate style was traced by the monks• Don’t do this on your friends!
Credits Made by :Teddy with assistant JustinPictures by: Teddy WachsAnimations by: Teddy and Justin
We hope you enjoy our slides!!!
Long beachLong beach
By: Hayden WeinsteinBy: Hayden Weinstein
Long beach was found in 1880 when the first Long beach was found in 1880 when the first hotel was built.hotel was built.
By the beach on the oceanfront there is a 21/4 By the beach on the oceanfront there is a 21/4 mile long boardwalk.mile long boardwalk.
Long beach is a city.Long beach is a city. The city of long beach currently has a population The city of long beach currently has a population
of about 35,000 people.of about 35,000 people. The 403 bed long beach memorial hospital built The 403 bed long beach memorial hospital built
in 1922 as a first aid station for beach goes.in 1922 as a first aid station for beach goes.
L for LacrosseL for Lacrosse
By: Gwen, Julia M, and FionaBy: Gwen, Julia M, and Fiona
• Lacrosse is the fastest sport on two feetLacrosse is the fastest sport on two feet• Lacrosse is a unique combination of speed, skill, Lacrosse is a unique combination of speed, skill,
agility, grace, teamwork, finesse, and historical agility, grace, teamwork, finesse, and historical significance. Basketball inventor James Naismith significance. Basketball inventor James Naismith called it, "the best of all possible field games."called it, "the best of all possible field games."
• Lacrosse is currently the fastest growing sport in the Lacrosse is currently the fastest growing sport in the United States.United States.
• Lacrosse is played nationwide by 250,000+ players.Lacrosse is played nationwide by 250,000+ players.• Lacrosse is played at 600 colleges and 2,000 high Lacrosse is played at 600 colleges and 2,000 high
schools nationwide.schools nationwide.• Lacrosse is growing worldwide with teams Lacrosse is growing worldwide with teams
throughout North America, Europe, Australia, etc.throughout North America, Europe, Australia, etc.• The Native Americas made lacrosseThe Native Americas made lacrosse
Most Famous MouseMost Famous Mouse
Everyone should watch the show Mickey Everyone should watch the show Mickey Mouse Club House it is the best show Mouse Club House it is the best show everever
Mickey’s first movie was plane Mickey’s first movie was plane crazy after the lost of Oswald the crazy after the lost of Oswald the rabbit.rabbit.
• Walt Disney designed the character while riding Walt Disney designed the character while riding on a train back to Los Angeles with his wife on a train back to Los Angeles with his wife Lillian. After completing his sketch, Walt Lillian. After completing his sketch, Walt showed it to Lillian and his name was Mortimer showed it to Lillian and his name was Mortimer Mouse. Lillian did not like that name she Mouse. Lillian did not like that name she suggested Mickey Mouse. And so was the birth suggested Mickey Mouse. And so was the birth of Mickey Mouse. of Mickey Mouse.
• Mickey mouse became a instant hit November Mickey mouse became a instant hit November 18,1928 with the release of steam boat18,1928 with the release of steam boat
New York
By . Joanna s
New York• It has 1,300 museums.It has 1,300 museums.
• It has the statue of liberty.It has the statue of liberty.
• Has Broadway shows.Has Broadway shows.
• There are almost1,500 Towns and cities.There are almost1,500 Towns and cities.
• Broadway shows.
• Empire State building.
• Statue of liberty
Broadway Shows• Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
• The Lion KingThe Lion King
• Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
• The Adams FamilyThe Adams Family
• WickedWicked
• Jersey BoysJersey Boys
• Spider ManSpider Man
Best Cookie!• Oreo is an all American icon.
• It was introduced in 1912 by a company called National Biscuit Company.
• It is made with 2 chocolate cookies and a filling of frosting yummy!
By Aidan Harker
The best thing to eatThe best thing to eat• Popcorn was invented in North Popcorn was invented in North
America by native AmericansAmerica by native Americans• All Americans eat popcorn at theAll Americans eat popcorn at the
moviesmovies
The best thing the watch
•Movies are made in Movies are made in HollywoodHollywood
•Hollywood is where Hollywood is where movie studios are in movie studios are in CaliforniaCalifornia
By: Fiona & Delphine & Gwen
Facts1. Throughout history, people have enjoyed quilts for
many different reasons. 2. Quilts can provide clues to the past. Quilts can
provide warmth. Quilts can provide beauty and value. Quilts can provide heritage.
3. Quilts can provide enjoyment from working with color, texture, and pattern.
4. Quilting can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China where three layers of fabrics (top, batting for warmth, and backing) were stitched together to keep the middle layer from slipping and clumping.
Theodore Roosevelt
R
Theodore Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt was a very good man he was the 26th president of the united states he was in the Spanish American war too Theodore is a very good man.
The most important man.
• He also was a police man and the 26th president.
• (Teddy) had various health problems with his eyes when he was a kid.
• Roosevelt was republican not democrat.
• Roosevelt was born on October 27,1858.
The power point by Teddy The power point by Teddy WachsWachs
• Writer Teddy Wachs
• Picture person Teddy Wachs
• creator Teddy Wachs
Statue Of Liberty
By: Julia Meyers
• Stands at the entrance of New York cityStands at the entrance of New York city
• 151 foot statue of a women 151 foot statue of a women
• Holding a torch and a bookHolding a torch and a book
• It was a gift from FranceIt was a gift from France
• There are Three Ladie Liberties and are There are Three Ladie Liberties and are all symbols of friendship all symbols of friendship
• Another symbol is freedom peace Another symbol is freedom peace between us immigrants between us immigrants
• Immigrants into Ellis Island announcing that there journey to the land of the freedom has finally came to a end
Thanksgiving
By: Alexa Santana
Thanksgiving fun facts
The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.
They sailed on the ship, which was known by the name of 'Mayflower'.
They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day at
Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Uncle Sam, a figure symbolizing the Uncle Sam, a figure symbolizing the United States, is portrayed as a tall, United States, is portrayed as a tall, white-haired man with a goatee. He is white-haired man with a goatee. He is often dressed in red, white, and blue, often dressed in red, white, and blue, and wears a top hat.and wears a top hat.
The most famous picture of Uncle Sam The most famous picture of Uncle Sam appeared on an Army recruiting poster. appeared on an Army recruiting poster. The poster was designed in World War The poster was designed in World War I, and was used again in World War II. I, and was used again in World War II. The caption reads "I Want You for U.S. The caption reads "I Want You for U.S. Army." James Montgomery Flagg drew Army." James Montgomery Flagg drew this picture, and served as the model this picture, and served as the model tootoo
Uncle Sam is one of the most popular Uncle Sam is one of the most popular personifications of the United States. personifications of the United States. However, the term "Uncle Sam" is of However, the term "Uncle Sam" is of somewhat obscure derivation. Historical somewhat obscure derivation. Historical sources attribute the name to a meat packer sources attribute the name to a meat packer who supplied meat to the army during the who supplied meat to the army during the War of 1812--Samuel (Uncle Sam) Wilson War of 1812--Samuel (Uncle Sam) Wilson (1766-1854). "Uncle Sam" Wilson was a man (1766-1854). "Uncle Sam" Wilson was a man of great fairness, reliability, and honesty, of great fairness, reliability, and honesty, who was devoted to his country--qualities who was devoted to his country--qualities now associated with "our" Uncle Sam. James now associated with "our" Uncle Sam. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960)
Valentine’s Day is so romantic we give each other chocolates, roses, kisses and hugs. It’s the day where we show each other how much we care and love them!
1. 110,000,000 red roses are produced each year for Valentine’s Day.
2. 73% of people who buy flowers for Valentine’s Day are men and only 27% are women.
3. California produces 60% of American roses, but the larger number of roses sold on Valentine’s Day in the U.S. are imported mostly from South America.
4. Woman purchase about 85% of all valentines.
facts
1. Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.
2. In Washington D.C. the president lives in the white house.
3. The white house was originally called the “presidents palace.”
4. Washington D.C. is located on the east coast about halfway between the top and the bottom of the United States .
By: Matt Lehr
•Many years ago people could not sigh so they used a x instead.
•You must vote for a new president every 4 years
•You must be at least 18 to vote.
•Woman got the right to vote in 1920
• Yogi bear was made in 1958. Yogi bear was made in 1958.
• He made over 20 movies. He made over 20 movies.
• In 10 video games. In 10 video games.
• Lives in jellystone park.Lives in jellystone park.
• Zip codes are a systems of postal codes.
• United States postal service used zip codes since 1963.
