Midwestern Cities

You will be given a Midwestern city to answer the following questions about in the "comments" section.  Make sure to put your initials at the end.

(City name)
1. Where does your city rank in population compared to other US cities?
2. What is the geography of this city?
3. What is a major tourist attraction in this city?
4. What is a major industry in this city?

 

New York ~ Boston ~ Washington DC

Geography Students

Watch Expedia's YouTube Channel videos on NYC, Boston, and Washington DC.  Each is about 4-6 minutes long, and will give a very detailed video tour of the city. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5cm2SDuHxA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtCMtC50gwY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dilTLvbHxc

As you are watching, answer the following questions:

1. What would be three places you would like to visit while visiting the city?

2. What has made this city a thriving urban area?

3. What is one thing you would like to learn about the city after watching?

Answer these in the "comments" section with your initials at the end!

Family Names & Heritage

Search for 4 last names in your close family.  For example: Your last name, Mom's maiden name, Uncle/Aunt's last name, and Cousin's last name.  Must all be different names of course!
1. Find the country of origin (could be more than one possible)
    Example: - Haan - Netherlands, Hahn - Germany
2. Find the meaning
    Example - "A nickname for someone thought to resemble a cockerel, or a habitational name from a house distinguished by the sign of a rooster."

Advice: Don't just Google Search "What does ____________ mean?" because it may direct you to some sites lacking in quality.  Here are few places to search:

http://genealogy.familyeducation.com/family-names-surnames/meaning-origin
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/facts

3. Put your 4 names, origins, and meanings in the "Comment" section below.  Make sure to include your name, so we know whose family it is!