Kids' Activity II
Lesson Plan Guide


Exploring the World Through Math, Science and Technology
Comparing World Cities
Learning About Climate, Location, and World Cultures
Section B Spring 2005

Hamburg

                    
                                         



    Interpreting Data:  Answer these questions about the chart.
    Why do you suppose there is such a big temperature difference in Hamburg, Iowa and Hamburg, Germany?
    Why are the temperatures fairly cold in January and warm in July for both cities?
    Do you think the seasons are the same in both cities regarding temperature?



World Maps Web Site  < http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/>


Hamburg is located in Germany.
Germany is a country in Europe.

    Map Finder Questions: Answer these about the map.
    What is the capital of Germany?
      Name two cities close to Hamburg.

   

 <US States Map Web Site http://www.infoplease.com/states.html >.


Hamburg is located in southwestern Iowa.
Iowa is located in central United States.

    Map Finder Questions: Answer these questions about the map.
    What is the capital of Iowa?
    Name two cities close to the capital of Iowa.


Hamburg, is Germany's second largest city. 

The Green City on the Water has one of Europe's biggest fairs.  Over 9 million people visit the fair.  With roller coasters and merry-go-rounds, hall of mirrors and fireworks display, there is loads of fun as this festival.
http://www.hoteltravel.com/germany/hamburg/guides.htm?source=goto

Minature Wonderland
A World Within a World!



This mock-up railroad is one of the biggest in the world!  A ride on this train will show you 3000 houses, 30,000 figures, 10, 000 cars, 50,000 trees, hills, valleys, and plenty of bridges!
http://www.germany-tourism.de/e/dest_cities_hamburg_e.html. 

    Learning about Places and Cultures: Answer these Questions.
    What would you like to see the most on the train ride?
    What ride or activity would you most like to do at the fair?
   
Hamburg, Iowa
Hamburg survived a series of floods that have been going on since 1993. 
This particular flood was called the Nishnabotna.
http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/cepa/pubs/aug98/story1.htm

    Learning about Places and Cultures: Answer these Questions.
    What could you do to help the flood victims?
   

Classroom Activity
On your classroom world map, use colored pins to find Hamburg, Iowa and Hamburg, Germany.


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