Where in the world

1. Where in the world • San Francisco • Founded in 1884 • Chinese fortune cookie created in S.F. • Alcatraz started out as military fort. • More homeless live in S.F. than any other U.S. city. • 13th largest city in the U.S. February 28th Fill The Box If you died tomorrow, what would you most be remembered for? Explain why.

2. Where in the world • CHICAGO • Founded in 1833 • 1871 fire destroyed 1/3 of the city. • Home of more than 40 museums. • Nickname, “Windy City” not because its windy. • 3rd largest city in the U.S. February 29th Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Cryptic, Tangible, Hamper, Headstrong.

3. Where in the world • New York City • Founded in 1664 as New York. • 1st Boys club was established in NYC - 1876 • Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island • Largest city in the U.S. March 1st Who is the one relative that I miss the most? What would I say to them if I could see them again?

4. Where in the world • Boston • Founded in 1630. • Site of Americas 1st Subway system. • Fenway Park is the oldest stadium in major leagues (1912). • 22nd Largest city in the U.S. March 2nd Describe your typical day from wake to sleep.

5. Where in the world • Philadelphia • Founded in 1701. • Greek translation of word Philadelphia is “city of brotherly love” • 1946 – was the home of the 1st computer. • 5th Largest city in the U.S. March 9th What is your earliest or happiest memory ever, explain and describe it.

6. Where in the world • Dallas • Founded in 1856. • JFK assassination took place November 22, 1963 in Dallas. • First convenient store, 7eleven, started in Dallas in 1922. • 9th Largest city in the U.S. March 12 If you were born in another time, what time would you choose and why?

7. Where in the world • Denver • Founded in 1858. • On average receives 300 days of sunshine a year, more than San Diego and Miami. • Colfax is the longest street in America. • 26th Largest city in the U.S. March 14 What are you most passionate about in life and why?

8. Seattle • Founded in 1869. • More people bike to work than any other city and first city to put cops on bikes. • Starbucks was started in Seattle. • 23rd Largest city in the U.S. Where in the world March 15 Where do you see yourself in 10 years? What are you doing now to get there?

9. Where in the world • New Orleans • Founded in 1718. • Poker was invented in New Orleans in the 1700’s. • Cemeteries are all above ground because being at sea level caskets would rise back above ground during heavy rains. • 52nd Largest city in the U.S. March 16 Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Hedonist, renown, Kindle, Cringe.

10. Where in the world • Los Angeles • Founded in 1781. • Considered the birth place of the internet. • The most diverse city in the United States. • 2nd Largest city in the U.S. March 17 What would you do to change the country and the world for the better if you were elected president?

11. Where in the world • Las Vegas • Founded in 1905. • Las Vegas = “the meadows”. Now a desert, when Vegas was discovered it was a marsh land but as time passed it become the desert we know today. • Visitors are twice as likely to commit suicide in Vegas vs. elsewhere. • 30th largest city in the U.S. April 3 What’s your motto? How would you like to be remembered?

12. Where in the world • Honolulu • Founded in 1836. • Is the birth place of our current president, Barack Obama. • 2nd most expensive city in the U.S. and is bordered by over 100 world renowned beaches. • 53rd largest city in the U.S. April 4 You have one week to do whatever you want, all-expenses-paid, what things would you want to do? Where would you go?

13. Where in the world • Detroit • Founded in 1701. • Published first U.S. newspaper in 1837, “Detroit Free Press”. • Oldest city in Midwest and only city you can look South and see Canada. • 18th largest city in the U.S. April 5 “Be the difference you want to see in the world” is a famous ghandi saying. What things have you done or could you do to help make a difference at ALHS, explain how it makes a difference.

14. Where in the world • Phoenix • Founded in 1881. • Average rainfall is around 7 inches per year. • The average yearly temperature is 72 degrees. Denver is 50 degrees. • 6th largest city in the U.S. April 10 Using the Higher Level Words in the back of class, define the following words. – Nuance, tentative, bigot, tenacious.

15. Where in the world • San Antonio • Founded in 1691. • The Alamo is the #1 visited attraction in Texas. • Chili was invented in San Antonio during the 18th century. • 7th largest city in the U.S. April 12 Tell about an event in your life that has caused a change in you.

16. Where in the world • Founded in 1729. • The birth place of Babe Ruth. • Because of its proximity to the crab filled Chesapeake Bay, is known affectionately as “Crab City”’ • 21st largest city in the U.S. Baltimore April 17 Who is one of the most courageous people you have ever met? Why?

17. Where in the world • Founded in 1871. • Is 70 miles from Denver. • Shortly after 1900 was said to be the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. Earned the nickname “Little London”. • 41st largest city in the U.S. Colorado Springs April 19 Name three people whose lives have been improved by knowing you, and explain why.

18. Where in the world • Founded in 1845. • One of the few places in U.S. where you are not allowed to pump your own gas.. • Was very close to being named Boston, coin flip decided between Boston and Portland. • 29th largest city in the U.S. Portland April 25 How old were you four years ago? Describe some things you can do now that you could not do then.

19. Where in the world • Founded in 1790. • The White House was originally called the President's Palace. • More wine is consumed per person that any other state in the country. • 24th largest city in the U.S. Washington D.C. April 26 What is one thing that happened to you this year that you want to remember 10 years from now. Why is it so important to you?