1、If we learn something about a country,what do you want to know?A land of diversity What do you think of when you read the unit title?A land of different culturesa powerful countryWhat do you think of the title?Which country does it refer to?How much do you know about it?This is the map of the _.USAB
2、rainstorm What will come to your mind when you hear USA?What do you know about the USA?U.S.A.Official Name:The united states of AmericaCapital city :Washington DCpopulation:296,000,000Languages:EnglishMajor cities:New York.Los Angeles.Chicago.HoustonNational holiday:Independence Day,4 JulyPresent Pr
3、esident:George W.BushFamous people:Bill gate,Michael JordanHow much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?H
4、ow much do you know about it?How much do you know about it?The America flag is known as“the stars and strips”.50 stars Each star represents one state 13 stripes the original 13 states.Red courageWhite freedomBlueloyalty and justiceJune 14 Flag Day.the Star-Spangled Banner(星条旗)National Flag Look at t
5、he map of the USA with your group.Write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can.CanadaMexicoNew YorkWashington D.C.Do you know the following places?ChicagoLos AngelesSan FranciscoAtlantaMiamiLas VegasThe Great LakesHoustonDo the following exercises with the help of the mapWhy is
6、it called so?Why is it called so?Why is it called so?Why is it called so?Why is it called so?Why is it called so?Discussion What makes USA such a powerful countries?Diversity is what makes the USA unique wide geographical distances and differences result in profound differences in attitudes and life
7、styles across the country.From rural farm towns to the some of the largest world financial centers,the USA is home to some 285 million people.Indeed,what makes the USA such a great and strong country is its recognition of freedom-especially freedom for the individual.World Trade CentreEmpire State b
8、uildingManhattanStatue of LibertyWhite HouseWhite HouseCapitol HillCapitol Hill The Mississippi River is the largest river in North America.Rising in Minnesota,it flows south,across the continental interior and finally into the Mexico Gulf.Warming upLook at the map of the USA.Work with your group to
9、 write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can.Compare your answers with other groups.ocean on the east coastocean on the west coastcountry to the north of USAcountry to the south of USACaliforniamountain range in the westGreat Lakeslongest river in the USAsome important citiesTh
10、eAtlantic Ocean The Pacific Ocean CanadaMexico CaliorniaRocky MountainsGreat lakes The MississippiOcean on the east coast _Ocean on the west cost _Country to the north of USA _Country to the south of USA _Mountains range in the west _Atlantic OceanPacific OceanCanadaMexico Rocky MountainsGreat Lakes:Longest river in the USA:Some important cities:Superior,Michigan,Huron,Erie and OntarioMississippi RiverNew York,Washington D C,Los Angeles,San Francisco,Chicago,New Orleans
