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America – a country of contrasts…

America – a country of contrasts…. The United States of America is made up of 50 individual states. How many do you know…?. California vs. Alaska. In pairs decide which statements apply to the state of California or Alaska…. Key. What’s so special about Alaska?.

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America – a country of contrasts…

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  1. America – a country of contrasts… The United States of America is made up of 50 individual states. How many do you know…?

  2. California vs. Alaska • In pairs decide which statements apply to the state of California or Alaska…

  3. Key

  4. What’s so special about Alaska? • Alaska was bought from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million. • The Americans thought that the Secretary of State William H. Seward who did the deal was MAD!

  5. Why is Alaska so valuable to the USA?

  6. Who…? What…? Why…? When…? Where…? How…?

  7. Alaska’s future?? • Read through the information about Alaska. • What advantages does oil bring to Alaska/USA? • What disadvantages are there with oil exploitation? • What needs protecting in Alaska? • How can Alaska be protected?

  8. Poster Power • You have been asked to design a poster to advertise the views of either… • BP who wish to continue exploiting oil in Alaska OR 2. WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) who wish to protect the environment

  9. Poster Points… Level 3 – It is clear which view your poster is supporting. You have included a simple image and some key words. Level 4 – Your images are clear and effectively show what view point you are supporting. The design is neatly presented and some facts are included. Level 5 – Your poster is striking and professional looking. It may include some humour or powerful images. Level 6 – The same as level 5 but your poster contains very original views and shows that you clearly understand the conflicts involved in Alaska

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