It is very important that if we read, we do so with understanding. If we do not understand or concentrate on what we read, we will not be able to learn or answer questions.
Today you are going to read a piece on The Hoover dam and then answer the questions that follow.
Go to the link and carefully read through the piece - now look at the questions.
https://kidskonnect.com/geography/hoover-dam/
If you do not know the answer right away, go back to the reading piece and find the answer.
*Give another name for this dam and also say where you will find it.
*What is the meaning of the following words? Look up the meaning if you do not know it
reservoir, gravity dam, irrigation, hydroelectricity
*Why did the people build this dam?
*Make a summary in your own words on the historical background of this dam.
*Who were 'Six company Inc'?
*They won the bid - how much did they quote?
*What was the first thing they had to do when they started construction?
*What happened in August 1931?
*Read through the rest of the piece and compile any 5 of your own questions and answer it.
Watch the video for extra information.
