Every time we go to a new place, label where it is on your map. You can use "How far is it?" to locate places on a map.
We'll start our on-line vacation by going to the nation's capital - Washington, DC.
Use "How far is it?" to find the distance from Champaign, IL to Washington, DC.
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While we are in Washington, we will go to some musuems. First, we'll go the the National Natural History Museum. Go to Exibits & Programs,Exhibits at the Museum, Dinosaur Hall.
Which of the dinosaurs were plant-eaters?
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Next, we'll go to the Air & Space Museum. Go to Exhibition Galleries.
The Wright brothers Flyer was the world's first powered airplane. When did it first fly, and what was it made of?
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Next, go to the Indepence Avenue Lobby gallery. How far did Voyager fly without stopping?
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Now, we'll take a tour of the White House.
What is the name of the President's cat?
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What is one of the President's favorite foods? (hint - look at the presidential fact sheet)
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How many children have lived in the White House?
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What strange kind of pet did President Benjamin Harrison's son have?
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Now, let's take a train to Orlando, Florida. Check Amtrak for a Schedule.
How many miles is it from Washington, DC to Orlando, FL?
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How long will it take to get there?
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Now, in Orlando, we will go to Walt Disney World.
First, pick any hotel room that you like at Where To Stay. Where are you going to stay? How much will it cost?
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Next, go to Parks and then Tickets. How much would it cost for your family to get 1-Day Tickets?
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Now, See the Parks. What is the weather at the parks today?
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Next, we'll go to SeaWorld.
Do the Animal Quizzes.
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Now go to Ask Shamu, to the Index. How big can an alligator grow?
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How big are a shark's teeth?
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Now, we'll leave Florida and fly to Paris. See if there is a flight from Orlando, FL to Paris, France on United Airlines. Do the Flight Search. What time does the flight leave?
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What time does it arrive in Paris?
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Now, let's look around Paris. Look at the Top Attractions. What is the tallest thing in Paris?
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How tall is it?
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In Paris, the people speak French. Now, we'll learn some words in French. Go to Learn a Language, choose French, and choose Basic Words. What are the following words, in French?
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Try saying the words.
Now, we'll leave Paris and go on a Safari in Africa with a group from the Birmingham Zoo. How does the Geremuk Antelope reach the leaves in trees?
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How big was one of the largest crocodiles ever found?
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Can leopards climb trees?
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Now, before going home, we'll go to a few more places Around the World. Click on a red dot on the map to find the following places. Then answer the question.
Alaska - What country sold Alaska to the United States?
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Egypt - What colors are in Egypt's flag?
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Japan - Where was the imperial capital of Japan?
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Choose three more countries and label them on your map.