Where in the world
If you died tomorrow, what would you most be remembered for? Explain why.
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San Francisco- Founded in 1884
- Chinese fortune cookie created in S.F.- Alcatraz started out as military fort.- More homeless live in S.F. than any
other U.S. city.- 13th largest city in the U.S.
February 28th
Where in the world
Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Cryptic, Tangible, Hamper, Headstrong.
CHICAGO- Founded in 1833
- 1871 fire destroyed 1/3 of the city.- Home of more than 40 museums.
- Nickname, “Windy City” not because its windy.
- 3rd largest city in the U.S.
February 29th
Where in the world
Who is the one relative that I miss the most? What would I say to them if I could see them again?
New York City- Founded in 1664 as New York.
- 1st Boys club was established in NYC - 1876
- Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island
- Largest city in the U.S.
March 1st
Where in the world
Describe your typical day from wake to sleep.
Boston- Founded in 1630.
- Site of Americas 1st Subway system.- Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in
major leagues (1912).- 22nd Largest city in the U.S.
March 2nd
Where in the world
What is your earliest or happiest memory ever, explain and describe it.
Philadelphia- Founded in 1701.
- Greek translation of word Philadelphia is “city of brotherly love”
- 1946 – was the home of the 1st computer.
- 5th Largest city in the U.S.
March 9th
Where in the world
If you were born in another time, what time would you choose and why?
Dallas- Founded in 1856.
- JFK assassination took place November 22, 1963 in Dallas.
- First convenient store, 7eleven, started in Dallas in 1922.
- 9th Largest city in the U.S.
March 12
Where in the world
What are you most passionate about in life and why?
Denver- Founded in 1858.
- On average receives 300 days of sunshine a year, more than San
Diego and Miami.- Colfax is the longest street in
America.- 26th Largest city in the U.S.
March 14
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What are you doing now to get there?
March 15
Seattle- Founded in 1869.
- More people bike to work than any other city and first city to put cops on
bikes.- Starbucks was started in Seattle.
- 23rd Largest city in the U.S.
Where in the world
March 16
New Orleans- Founded in 1718.
- Poker was invented in New Orleans in the 1700’s.
- Cemeteries are all above ground because being at sea level caskets would rise back above
ground during heavy rains.- 52nd Largest city in the U.S.
Where in the world
Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Hedonist, renown, Kindle, Cringe.
What would you do to change the country and the world for the better if you were elected president?
March 17
Los Angeles- Founded in 1781.
- Considered the birth place of the internet.- The most diverse city in the United States.
- 2nd Largest city in the U.S.
Where in the world
What’s your motto? How would you like to be remembered?
April 3
Las Vegas- Founded in 1905.
- Las Vegas = “the meadows”. Now a desert, when Vegas was discovered it was a marsh land but as time
passed it become the desert we know today.- Visitors are twice as likely to commit suicide in Vegas
vs. elsewhere.- 30th largest city in the U.S.
Where in the world
You have one week to do whatever you want, all-expenses-paid, what things would you want to do? Where would you go?
April 4
Honolulu- Founded in 1836.
- Is the birth place of our current president, Barack Obama.
- 2nd most expensive city in the U.S. and is bordered by over 100 world renowned beaches.- 53rd largest city in the U.S.
Where in the world
“Be the difference you want to see in the world” is a famous ghandi saying. What things have you done or could you do to help make a difference at ALHS, explain how it makes a difference.
April 5
Where in the worldDetroit
- Founded in 1701.- Published first U.S. newspaper in 1837, “Detroit Free
Press”.- Oldest city in Midwest and only city you can look
South and see Canada.- 18th largest city in the U.S.
April 10
Where in the worldPhoenix
- Founded in 1881.- Average rainfall is around 7 inches per year.
- The average yearly temperature is 72 degrees. Denver is 50 degrees.
- 6th largest city in the U.S.
Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Nuance, tentative, bigot, tenacious.
April 12
Where in the worldSan Antonio
- Founded in 1691.- The Alamo is the #1 visited attraction in Texas.
- Chili was invented in San Antonio during the 18th century.
- 7th largest city in the U.S.
Tell about an event in your life that has caused a change in you.
April 17
Where in the world- Founded in 1729.
- The birth place of Babe Ruth.- Because of its proximity to the crab filled Chesapeake
Bay, is known affectionately as “Crab City”’- 21st largest city in the U.S.
Who is one of the most courageous people you have ever met? Why?
Baltimore
April 19
Where in the world- Founded in 1871.
- Is 70 miles from Denver.- Shortly after 1900 was said to be the wealthiest city
per capita in the United States. Earned the nickname “Little London”.
- 41st largest city in the U.S.
Name three people whose lives have been improved by knowing you, and explain why.
Colorado Springs
April 25
Where in the world- Founded in 1845.
- One of the few places in U.S. where you are not allowed to pump your own gas..
- Was very close to being named Boston, coin flip decided between Boston and Portland.- 29th largest city in the U.S.
How old were you four years ago? Describe some things you can do now that you could not do then.
Portland
