The document provides an overview of American culture, including cities like New York City, Washington D.C., and California; foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and macaroni and cheese; popular sports like baseball, basketball, football, and hockey; holidays and cultural events like the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and the Oscars; and the education system from kindergarten through university. It also briefly profiles some top American universities like MIT, Harvard, and UCLA.
5. Washington D.C.
• Washington D.C. is
the nation’s capitol
• President Obama
lives in the White
House
• Washington D.C. is
not a state – located
between Maryland
and Virginia
28. Agenda
•
Introduction to US Cities
•
Food in the U.S.A
•
Sports in the U.S.A
•
Cultural Events, Holidays and Weekends
•
Education in the U.S.A
29. Education in the U.S.A
Education
Grade
Age
Spain
Pre-School
None
3-5
Pre-Scholar/Infantil
Kindergarden
None
5-6
Pre-Scholar/Infantil
Elementary School
1-5
6-12
Primary
Middle School
6-8
12-14
Primary Final year
E.S.O Year 1-2
High School
9-12
14-18
E.S.O Year 3-4 &
Bachillerato
University/College
None
18-22
University
30. University Application Process
Required:
– Grades (A, B, C, D, F)
– SAT or ACT Exam
– Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
– College Essays about your experiences
– Extra-curricular activities and leadership