The United States of America

Ryan Chastain

IntroductionGeneral Facts

• USA located in the northern part of America continent• It has 50 states and 1 district: District Columbia- that are shown as stars on

the flag• The country bordered with Mexico on the South, and Canada on the north• Capital: Washington • President: Barack Obama• Area: 9,826,675 km2 (3rd largest country in the world after Russia and

Canada)• Population: 314,555,000 (3rd most populated country in the world after China

and India)• Currency: US Dollar • Independence Day: 4th July 1776• USA is a free country. Every religion is accepted, and people are free to

choose any religion.

The people• Citizen of USA is called Americans.• USA is a very diverse county. It is home to people with different

ethnics and national origins.• There many race found in USA:

– White is the majority, of about 70% of the population– Hispanic (Latino) is about 15%. They are from Mexico, Puerto

Rico, Cuba, …– African American is about 12%– Asian is about 3%. They are from China, Filipina, India, Vietnam,

Korea, Japan, and more….• Americans believe in equality and justice for all. All citizens of

America have the same rights.

Americans come from many nations

Region and State

• In USA, there are 6 regions: New England, Mid Atlantic, The South, The Midwest, The Southwest and The West.

• In each regions, there are many states.• 6 states in New England, 6 states in Mid Atlantic

12 states in The South, 12 states in The Midwest (farm and agriculture), 4 states in The Southwest (great landscape with prairie and desert), 11 states in The West (home of the cowboy)

Golden Gate Bridge, in San Francisco, California. One of the most popular icon of USA and San Francisco. The length is 2.7km. The bridge is overlooking beautiful San Francisco Bay.

The cities

• Big cities, often called metropolitan, are where most of people in the USA live

• The most populated state in USA is California, with over 37 million people followed by Texas, and New York

• Many people like to live in the city, because there are many jobs, and places to go like malls, playgrounds, and swimming pools

• But the city also can be very crowded and unpleasant to live in

Big houses in the city. This one is in Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California

Times Square, New York City. It is very crowded, and people there are very busy with their life. They are always in a hurry.

Most people in the city of USA live in the apartments, because it is cheaper

Washington D.C

• The capital of USA• Located in District of Columbia• The name taken from George Washington, the

first president• Today, millions come to Washington, D.C. each

year to see the Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, and the city's many museums and monuments.

Capitol Building. Built in 1793, it is used for Senate and Congress Meeting. Now it is also a museum of American Art and History.

Built in 1792. It is a house where the government runs their work everyday. It is the president and vice president’s office and residence.

The countryside

• Some people prefer to live in the countryside where life is slower and easier

• People work mostly on the farm, and sell local goods to shops

• The countryside is greener, cleaner, and houses are far apart. It is not crowded like the city

• The countryside is mostly quiet, peaceful, and is not busy like the city

Farm in countryside, America

Farm in Texas

Cowboys in West America

School life in USA• Almost all kids in the USA go to school. The government

school is free for all. Some go to private school• Kids go to school every Monday to Friday from 8 o’clock

in the morning until 2 o’clock in the afternoon• Most kids go after class activities such as sports, student

newspapers, drama clubs, debate teams, choral groups and bands

• Kids are actively involved in many social activities, such as taking care of the elderly, the handicapped and hospital patients, and help clean up the environment.

• Kids are asked to join Boy Scout to learn about new things that are useful for their lives

Boy Scout

• Boy Scout also known as ‘Pramuka’ in Indonesia• It is an activity where children are taught to be

creative and learn practical things that are useful for life

• The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth organization in the USA

• In America, boy scout are learning essential skill in life: leadership, creativity, confidence, living outdoors, and many other skill

A boy scout member receives badge for helping Japan during disaster

Schools in the USA are some of the best in the world!

• Many of the best universities like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford are from USA

• Most of famous presidents studied in the best schools in the USA. Barack Obama studied in Harvard

• Schools in USA are taught using high technology and teach children the most advanced information in real time

• Children also experience what they learn in real life. Such as making solar panel, making houses, connecting electricity, …

• Aside from learning, children are also taught sports and music. Many scholarships are given to children who are good in sports

School students in Hawaii are learning how to make solar panel for car

High School student making experiments of chemical elements

Do you know? Fun Facts!

• America is very a very advanced country. It is a world leader in economics, politics, military, and technology

• America has the largest coal reserves in the world• Jazz music comes f rom America, but it is influenced strongly by

African music• Statue of Liberty is given by France government for USA in 28

October 1886• USA is the leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified

and technologically advanced; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining

Dialogue• Tourist: Hello. I am new to the USA. What should I do?

Where should I go?• American:Well. First, thanks for coming to visit our country.

You should definitely visit New York City. The new Twin Towers and the Statue of Liberty are very impressive.

• Tourist: Wow! Cool. Ok. What else?• American: Well the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is

really amazing. And then Chicago has some of the best food in the country.

• Tourist: Sounds awesome! Do I need to speak English?• American: Well there are a lot of Spanish speakers in the US,

but it will definitely help to know some English. • Tourist: Ok. Great. Thanks for your help!• American: My pleasure. It’s very nice to meet you and

Welcome to America!

Fill in the Blanks

1. The Capital of the United States is______.

2. There are ______major regions in the US.

3. The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA by_______in_______.

4. ______music comes from America but is strongly influencd by ________ music.

5. _______is the most populated states with over_______ people.

6. The ______ is the largest youth organization in the USA. (France, Six, Jazz, 37 Million, Boy Scouts, African, 1886,

Washington, D.C. California, )

50 States Project

• Create a Presention on one of the 50 states

• Do a Slide Presentation plus decorate your state map with important facts and

information.

Groups of 2 or 3

2 weeks to prepare- 1 to present.