- Record today's weather, using the Weather website, in your "JohnsCreek, GAWeather Log" handout.(Use zip code 30022).
- What city did you get? Write the name of your city on your USA map.
- Find and color your state on your blank map of the US.
- Look at a map of your state, can you find your city?USA Atlas
- Plot your city on the blank map of the US.
Task 2 - Start Recording your city's weather:
- What is your city's zip code? US Zip Codes
- Using the zip code and weather website, find the current weather conditions and record in your "AdoptedCity Weather Log " handout: Weather website
- What is the latitude and longitude of your city? (You can find this on the weather website in the top right corner, after you put in your zip code)
- What time zone is your city in? Time Zone website
- Watch this BrainPOP movie on weather.
Task 3 - Start Recording your city's astronomy data:
- On the Weatherwebsite, type in the zip code for JohnsCreek, GA. Scroll down to "Astronomy Data"and record the Sunrise, Sunset, Day Length, and Moon RiseDataon your worksheet. Enter your zip code for your adopted city and record the same information.
Task 4 - State Facts
Using these web sites - Enchanted Learning and50 States, find the following:
- What is your state's motto?Georgia's motto is: "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
- What is the capital of your state?
- What is the largestcity in your state?
- Admission to statehood -When did your state become an official state of the union? (Month, day and year)
- Out of the 50 states, your state was number ______.
- State Flag:
- What is the background color of your flag?
- What other colors are found on your flag?
- Are there any words on your flag? What does it say?
- List the symbols on your flag and describe what they represent.
Weather Unit Cities:
Seattle, Washington
Walla Walla, Washington
Los Angeles, CA
Houston, TX
Helena, MT
Duluth, MN
Phoenix, AZ
Lubbock, TX
Washington, DC
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY
Miami, FL
Dodge City, KS
Lexington, KY
Hilton Head, SC
Charlotte, NC
New Orleans, LA
Bar Harbor, ME
Denver, CO
Huntsville, AL
Anchorage, AK