Get to know California!

Your mission: you have been hired by the tourist information of Los Angeles, in California, and you have to promote this state. Have a look at the following websites and gather information about California.

I) A FEW FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA:

-Look at the map and try and find California on it: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm

-Circle the right answer:

California is           on the West coast of the USA/           on the East coast of the USA.

-Note down the names of the three neighbouring states of California (the three states which are NEXT TO California):

-Check out this website and answer these questions: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/california/

Name the capital city of California:

What is the motto (slogan) of California?

How many inhabitants (= habitants) are there in California?

What is the state reptile (= reptile) in California?

What is the state beverage (= boisson) of California?

What is the nickname (=surnom) of California:

-Complete the following map of California:

-Here are some famous people living in California: note down where they live: http://www.celebrityhousepictures.com/

Angelina Jolie:

George Clooney:

II) PLANNING YOUR VACATION IN CALIFORNIA:

-Here are some beautiful places you can visit in California: what can you see there?

• San Francisco :

What is the name of the famous bridge in San Francisco?

What’s the name of the prison you can find a few miles offshore from San Francisco?

What kind of vehicle can you use in San Francisco instead of you car?

What is special about some streets in San Francisco?

• Newport Beach:

http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ec06d039#/ec06d039/1

http://www.visitnewportbeach.com/things-to-do/

http://www.newportbeachca.gov/

•  San Diego:

http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/casdmenu/ss/things-to-do-in-san-diego.htm

http://travel.usnews.com/San_Diego_CA/Things_To_Do/

http://www.sandiego.org/articles/25-fun-free-things-to-do-in-san-diego.aspx

• Death Valley:

http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/deathvalleynp/a/deathvalley.htm

http://www.america-dreamz.com/californie/paysages/death_valley.php

http://www.desertusa.com/dv/du_dvptodo.html

http://www.roadtrippin.fr/californie/death-valley/death-valley.php

http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Tourism-g143021-Death_Valley_National_Park_California-Vacations.html

-What can you do in Sacramento? 

http://www.sacmag.com/Sacramento-Magazine/January-2007/50-Things-You-Must-Do-In-Sacramento/

http://www.10best.com/destinations/california/sacramento/attractions/

-Why is Hollywood famous in California? Where is it located?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood

http://www.latourist.com/index.php?page=hollywood-links

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Hollywood&state=CA

http://www.walkoffame.com/

-Name 3 famous theme parks (= parc d’attractions) located in California:

http://www.themeparkcity.com/USA_CA.htm

III) IF YOU ARE DONE: FUN FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA:

Si tu as fini, regarde les photos ci-dessous et essaie de dire à quoi elles correspondent, en relation avec la Californie. Tes recherches devraient t'avoir permis d'y répondre, sinon les liens internet donnés ici vont t'aider !

http://awesomeamerica.com/california/

http://www.50states.com/facts/calif.htm#.UP0ViGePNGk

http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/topcalifornia/ig/California-Facts/Cool-Fun-Facts.htm

http://www.californiatravelexpert.com/California_Facts.shtml

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-facts.html

http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-alcatrazghosts.html

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108187.html