July 23, 2008: Landmarks of China

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Activities:

1. Make a community visitors' poster. Find newspaper photos or words that show interesting places to visit in your community. Cut out the pictures and words and paste them on a large piece of paper.Write a sentence next to each one telling why visitors should visit there.

2. Divide a piece of paper into two columns. In the first column, paste newspaper pictures of people showing their artistic ability. In the second column, paste newspaper pictures of people showing their athletic ability.Write several sentences describing each picture.

3. Look in newspaper ads and the classified section to find three places where you could learn to improve your artistic movement skills. Look for schools or professionals who teach dance or gymnastics. Circle the ads. Put a star by your favorite one.

4. Where would you go to visit in China if you were interested in (a) statues, (b) natural water phenomena, (c) elaborate buildings, and (d) gardens?

5. Make a list of the three places you would most like to visit in China. Then write a personal journal describing your travels.

This week's standards:

• Students understand the physical and human characteristics of places. (Geography: Places and Regions)
• Students understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. (Physical Education)
  
  

(standards by Dr. Sherrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)