Dotkněte se inovací CZ.1.07/1.3.00/ National parks of the U.S.A.

Škola: Gymnázium Dr. Emila Holuba, Holice Autor: PhDr. Miroslava Vrbická Předmět: Anglický jazyk Anotace: Prezentace slouží jako materiál k hodině anglického jazyka, která podává výklad k tematickému okruhu - The U.S.A. - geographical facts, který je zařazen do 3. ročníku gymnázia. Je využitelná i pro závěrečné opakování v jiných ročnících či pro zpestření výuky na nižším stupni gymnázia. Materiál je zpracován v rámci projektu Dotkněte se inovací CZ.1.07/1.3.00/ Základní informace

Metodický pokyn Popis práce s materiálem Materiál je určen pro práci s interaktivní tabulí nebo dataprojektorem a tablety. Tablety žáci využijí zejména při závěrečném vědomostním testu. Didaktická příprava Učitel zadá žákům, aby si předem nastudovali základní zeměpisná fakta o USA a zopakovali si odpovídající anglickou slovní zásobu. Očekávání a cíle Cílem prezentace je seznámit žáky s krásami národních parků USA, rozšířit jejich slovní zásobu a aplikovat vědomosti získané v hodinách zeměpisu při výuce anglického jazyka.

In the U.S.A protected areas known as national parks Are operated by the National Park Service Criteria for the selection of NP: - natural beauty - unique geological features - unusual ecosystems - recreational opportunities The first NP – Yellowstone – 1872 The newest – Pinnacles National Park General facts:

Yellowstone NP Location: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho Established: 1872 Area: 9000 km2 – g reat network of geothermal areas - vividly colored hot springs - boiling mud pots geysers The best known geyser: Old Faithful (erupts about every 75 minutes) The yellow – hued canyon of the Yellowstone River with scenic waterfalls The great number of mammal species – gray wolf, elk, bison, grizzly bear

Sequoia NP Location: California Established: 1890 Area: 1600 km2 The park protects the Giant Forest with the largest trees in the world. The largest tree in the world General Sherman – 84 metres tall, 3000 years old 240 caves Scenic segment of the Sierra Nevada

Grand Canyon NP Location: Arizona Established: 1919 Area: 4900 km2 Made by erosion of the Colorado River 400 km long, 30 km wide, 1,6 km deep One of the most important geological sites in the world (some rocks 1800 mil. years old)

Death Valley NP Location: California, Nevada Established: 1919 Area: km2 250 km valley between two Californian mountain ranges The hottest, lowest, driest place in the U.S.A. (day time temperatures topped 130°F (54°C) shifting sand dunes desolate badlands salt flats

Arches NP Location: Utah Established: 1929 Area: 309 km2 More than 2000 natural sandstone arches – the most famous – Delicate Arch Other geological formations – stone columns, spires, towers

Everglades NP Location: Florida Established: 1934 Area: 6100 km2 The largest subtropical wilderness area in the U.S.A. The mangrove ecosystem Home to 36 protected species – e.g. Florida panther, American crocodile,…

Denali NP Location: Alaska Established: 1917 Area: 1900 km2 Centred around Mount McKinley in the Alaska Range (the highest mountain in North America) Covered with long glaciers Wildlife: grizzly bear, gray wolf, caribou,…

Quiz about American NPs I. In which American federal state are the most of national parks situated? 1. Arizona 2. California 3. Utah II. Which of natural wonders in the U.S.A. is called Old Faithful? 1. A famous route in Grand Canyon 2. A cave in the Death Valley 3. A waterfall in Yellowstone III. What is the height of General Sherman- the tallest tree in Sequioa NP? metres 2. 8O metres metres

IV. In which of these NPs can you see American crocodiles? 1. Arches NP 2. Denali NP 3. Everglades NP V. Which American mountain can you see in Denali NP? 1. Mount Mckinley 2. Mount Logan 3. Mount Whitney

I. In which American federal state are the most of national parks situated? 1. Arizona 2. California 3. Utah II. Which of natural wonders in the U.S.A. is called Old Faithful? 1. A famous route in Grand Canyon 2. A cave in the Death Valley 3. A waterfall in Yellowstone III. What is the height of General Sherman- the tallest tree in Sequioa NP? metres 2. 8O metres metres IV. In which of these NPs can you see American crocodiles? 1. Arches NP 2. Denali NP 3. Everglades NP V. Which American mountain can you see in Denali NP? 1. Mount Mckinley 2. Mount Logan 3. Mount Whitney

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