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A quick tour of the United states

Join us on a workshop to explore the physical beauty of the United States, visit iconic landmarks like the White House and Capitol, experience the diverse cultures, and learn about the country's history, government, and language. Don't miss the chance to visit national parks and enjoy the vibrant art scene. Suitable for high school teachers in Kerala, India.

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A quick tour of the United states

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  1. Dr. Margaret P. Hill Department of Physics & Engineering Physics Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 USA Workshop on Active Learning For High School Teachers Kerala, INDIA, October 13-23, 2008 A quick tour of the United states

  2. The states

  3. Physical U.S.

  4. Earth at night

  5. Washington, d. c. The White House Cherry blossom festival at the Capitol

  6. New york city

  7. climate

  8. Language Even though English is the most widely spoken language in the US, there is no official language.

  9. government The government of the United States is a Constitution-based federal republic with a strong democratic tradition. Our legal system is a federal court system based on English common law. Political Parties: Democratic; Green; Libertarian; Republican.

  10. Three Branches of Government • Executive Branch (President Barack H. Obama, VP Joseph Biden, Cabinet)

  11. Three Branches of Government • Legislative Branch (Bicameral Congress of Senate and House of Representatives)

  12. Three Branches of Government • Judicial Branch (Supreme Court of 9 justices appointed to serve for life)

  13. history

  14. transportation

  15. religion

  16. Races and cultures Italian Irish German English American Mexican African Most common ancestry of current US citizens (US Census, 2000)

  17. dress

  18. shopping

  19. communication

  20. Arts: Museums Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History – Washington, DC National Gallery of Art – Washington, DC Air & Space Museum – Washington, DC

  21. money

  22. National parks The Grand Canyon, CO Glacier N. P., MT Arches National Park, Utah Acadia N. P., Maine Yosemite National Park, CA

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