1F: The American school system: a web quest

Homework due on 19th March

Collect the information about the American School System and write a presentation based what you have founded.

1. How old are the Americans when they start  school?

 http://www.path2usa.com/education-for-kids-k-12

2. What are the different types of schools called?
 http://www.usconsulate.org.hk/pas/kids/school.htm 
- What is "K-12"?

- From 5 to 11?

- From 11 to 14?

- From 14 to 18?

- What grade would you be in if you lived in the USA?

 

3. School holiday? 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_holidays_in_the_United_States 

 

- When does the school year start? 

4 – Do children wear a school uniform 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_uniforms_by_country#United_States

5 – A typical Day
 http://www.shadysideacademy.org/page.cfm?p=291
- What time does it start?

- What happens in the homeroom?
-  What time and how long is the Lunch time?
- What happens in the conference period? 

- How long are lessons?
- What time does school end?
 

6 - After school activities? 

http://www.shadysideacademy.org/page.cfm?p=295
- Give 4 or 5 examples of after school activities

-  What time do they take place?