Name _____________________ Landmark ____________________ RESEARCH ACROSS AMERICA: Note Taking

Using information from different sources, take notes in your own words. Before you write your notes, think about which category it fits best: GEOGRAPHY, DESCRIPTION, HISTORY, IMPORTANCE, or UNIQUENESS

BACKGROUND
What is a landmark?

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Is the landmark natural or man-made?

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Where is the landmark? Name the region, state and city. You may only be able to answer 1 - 2.

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DESCRIPTION !
How would you describe your monument to a tourist?

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Describe: size, shape, ! color, features, tourist activities

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HISTORY !
What is the history of ! your landmark? If man-made, who created it and when? If natural, when was it named a national park and by whom?

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DESCRIPTION !
How would you describe your monument to a tourist?

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Describe: size, shape, ! color, features, tourist activities

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HISTORY !
What is the history of ! your landmark? If man-made, who created it and when? If natural, when was it named a national park and by whom?

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IMPORTANCE !
What does the landmark symbolize?

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Why is the landmark important to United States history?

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UNIQUENESS !
What do you think makes this landmark unique from others?

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Why should a tourist visit this monument?

IMPORTANCE !
Why is the landmark important to the United States?

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Why is the landmark important to history?

UNIQUENESS !
What do you think makes this landmark unique from others?

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Why should a tourist visit this monument?

Draw a star and circle it on the location of your landmark on the map below: