What we are learning about this term...
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The United States of America
Our Big Question this term is 'Live, Holiday, Avoid. Which American State would you choose?'
In Geography we will be considering the following:
- Where in the world are the Americas?
- What makes up North America as a continent?
- What are the main regions and states of the USA?
- What are the physical features of the USA?
- What are the human features of the USA?
- What are the similarities and differences between New York and London?
During Term 4 we will be finding out about some of the National Parks in the USA and asking 'Why did the creation of Yellowstone National Park bring benefit and enjoyment to the people of the USA?'
Our class texts are:
- When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest
- The 50 States: Explore the USA with 50 fact-filled maps by Gabrielle Balkan and Sol Linero
- National Parks of the USA by Kate Siber and Chris Turnham
- Earth's Incredible Places - Yellowstone by Cath Ard and Bianca Austria
- Kidnap on the California Comet by MG Leonard and Sam Sedgman