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Assignment #1: Time Zones
There are four major time zones in the United States (not including Hawaii and Alaska), and more than 20 in the world. Learn more about time zones at: Time Zone Converter
1. It is 12:00pm in Denver, Colorado. What time is it in Hong Kong?
2. It is 5:35pm in Anchorage, Alaska. What time is it in Honolulu, Hawaii?
3. It is 6:37pm in London. What time is it in Jerusalem?
Challenge: How many hours difference is there between Honolulu and New York?
Assignment #2: Capitals
Do you know the capital of all 50 states? What about the capitals of countries around the world? Visit this site to find the capital cities of the countries listed below: Capitals.com
1. What is the capital of the Bahamas?
2. What is the capital of Cambodia?
3. What is the capital of Ecuador?
4. What is the capital of Italy?
Challenge: What are the geographical coordinates of Liberia?
Assignment #3: Cherokee Indians
Throughout our country's history, Native Americans have been treated unfairly. One of the most disgraceful acts against Native Americans was the forced relocation of the Cherokee Indians, also known as the Trail of Tears. Learn more about it at: The Cherokee Trail of Tears
1. How many miles were the Cherokees forced to walk?
2. When did this journey take place?
3. About how many Cherokee Indians died on this journey?
Challenge: What is the symbol for pain and suffering on the Trail of Tears?
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