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Follow Me To… The United States By: Mrs. C. Widmann

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Leaving home departure: Wed 22-Feb-06 London (LHR) 2:00 pm Arrive: New York (JFK) 4:40 pm 3,458 mi Coming home departure: Wed 8-Mar-06 New York (JFK) 7:30 pm Arrive: London (LHR) 7:10 am +1 day Terminal 3 3,458 mi Total distance: 7,916 Total cost $400.08 TRAVEL INFORMATION -- ITINERARY

Where in the world?: 

Where in the world? Located in the Northwest Hemisphere on the continent of North America Borders Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico; Canada and Mexico 48 contiguous states + Alaska & Hawaii Capital: Washington D.C.

HOLIDAYS: 

HOLIDAYS The Fourth of July is a historical holiday in the United States. It is an annual holiday remembering the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This holiday is the official anniversary of U.S. independence from the Britain. Families celebrate this day with parades, fireworks, and parties. Christmas in the United States is celebrated by many people. It is a Christian holiday rejoicing in the birth of their God, Jesus Christ. People celebrate by giving gifts, spending time with friends and family, and accepting gifts from “Santa Clause”, a made up gift giver who leaves gifts under their Christmas tree and inside stockings hung by the fireplace.

U.S. Flag: 

U.S. Flag 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) which represent the original 13 colonies-alternating with white a blue rectangle in the upper left corner has 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars the 50 stars represent the 50 states

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Population: 271,290,000 in 2000 Form of Government: Federal Multiparty Republic Head of State: President George Bush Area in Square Miles: 3,618,784 sq. mi. Official Language: No official language however English is spoken primarily Name of Money: Dollar Capital: Washington D.C. Climate: Varied climate includes temperate deserts to artic tundra. Average temperatures range from 27 to 43 degrees in January to 68 to 86 degrees in July.

Religion In the U.S.: 

Religion In the U.S.

Holidays: 

Holidays The Fourth of July is a historical holiday in the United States. It is an annual holiday remembering the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This holiday is the official anniversary of U.S. independence from the British. Families celebrate this day with parades, fireworks, and parties. Christmas in the United States is celebrated by many people. It is a Christian holiday rejoicing in the birth of their God, Jesus Christ. People celebrate by giving gifts, spending time with friends and family, and accepting gifts from “Santa Clause”, a made up gift giver who leaves gifts under their Christmas tree and inside stockings hung by the fireplace. © 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Grand Canyon: 

Grand Canyon Dear Class, While on vacation in the United States I was able to visit the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is located in Northern Arizona. It is an extremely deep canyon littered with buttes, mesas, and valleys. The Grand Canyon runs 277 miles long and has the beautiful Colorado River flowing through the bottom. I was amazed by all the beautiful colors contained within the canyon. I even enjoyed a mule ride down a path to the bottom of the Canyon. This ride took about 4 hours. Boy was I sore! I really enjoyed my trip to the Grand Canyon. Wish you were here. See you soon, Mrs. Widmann October 16, 2006 Mrs. Widmann’s class 17207 94th Ave Ct E Puyallup, WA 98375 United States

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October 8, 2005 Dear Class, This week I visited Washington, D.C. – the capitol city of the United States. My first stop was the U.S. capitol building which is the home of the legislative branch of the US government. After lunch I went to the Library of Congress which is the world’s largest library with 26 million books, films, documents, and photographs. On my way back to the hotel, I went by the Jefferson Memorial. It is a 19-foot bronze statue of the third president of the United States. I also went through the National Mall. This isn’t a shopping mall. It’s the home of many very important memorials including the Korean Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, WW II Memorial and the Washington Monument. What an amazing journey! I’ll see you all soon, Mrs. Widmann Mrs. Widmann’s class 17207 94th Ave Ct E Puyallup, WA 98375 United States

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Brouillet Elementary Ms. Lee’s Class 17207 94th Ave. E. Puyallup WA. 98375 July 4th, 2007 Dear Ms. Lee and class, Today I visited Walt Disney World Resort (the happiest place on the earth)! There are four magical theme parks there: Epcot, MGM Studio, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom. First stop was MGM Studio. You wouldn’t believe the Back to the Future ride. The ride makes you feel as though you are flying through mountains and valleys at high, break-neck speed, actually you are not moving at all. Wow, this is definitely my favorite. What a trip! Next, Magic Kingdom where I toured Snow White’s Scary Adventures. This is an animated tale of Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” I might have enjoyed it more had I been younger! Next stop, Epcot. I spent a lot of time at the Mission: SPACE attraction where you lift off into the galaxy. It’s an experience that is unrivaled in this galaxy. Finally, after a full day of fun, my last stop will be the Animal Kingdom. My favorite was “The Tree of Life” whose breathtaking artistry is of a magnificently sculpted tree with animal carving that wordlessly express nature’s intricate balance. Sincerely, Crystal Widmann

Bon Appetite!!: 

Bon Appetite!! Many American foods are adopted from other cultures such as: Chinese, Mexican and Italian Large amounts of junk food and fast food are consumed Culture easily adapts to new tastes My food is… Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup chopped nuts Directions: PREHEAT oven to 375° F. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (5,200 feet): Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups. Add 2 teaspoons water with flour and reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup each. Bake drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookie for 17 to 19 minutes.

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Mount Saint Helens Mount Saint Helens is an active volcano in the Cascade Range of the western United States. After being inactive since 1857, the mountain erupted in May 1980, causing 57 deaths and much damage in southwest Washington state. Since 1980, 20 smaller eruptions have released lava, steam, and ash into the air. The area is now a U.S. national monument. Microsoft ® Encarta ® Reference Library 2004. © 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.