Audience

This lesson is designed for campers who are at least a middle school reading level and who can find and follow a specific Web site. The Web site used in this activity includes information that is appropriate for this audience, but much of it is appropriate for more advanced readers.

Objectives

After completion of this lesson, campers will be able to describe special features of a city. The worksheet and activities should encourage them to do some creative writing while they think about traveling across the United States.

Web Site

USA CityLink
www.usacitylink.com

Presentation

Limit lecture time to allow campers time to practice, explore, and learn at their own pace. Here is one way you can organize this lesson:

• Present a captivating introduction to this activity. Ask the campers "Would you like to travel across the United States? Where would you like to go? What interesting parts of the country have you already visited?"
• Provide an overview of today's lesson.
• Distribute activity sheet and facilitate today's activity.
• Summarize today's lesson. Encourage discussion about their explorations.