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Preparations at home – do not forget
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Mom or Dad will take care of packing clothes (how many pairs of pants, which comb to take …). So Leonardo will only tell you about the stuff he thinks you may want to bring along to San Diego. Here’s the Packing List Leonardo made for you. You can check off each item as you pack it: Kids’ Travel Guide — San Diego — of course! Comfortable walking shoes A raincoat (One that folds up is best — sometimes it rains without warning …) A hat (and sunglasses, if you want) Pens and pencils Crayons and markers (It is always nice to color and paint.) A notebook or writing pad (You can use it for games or writing, or to draw or doodle in when you’re bored …) A book to read Your smartphone/tablet or camera
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La Jolla Cove Hotel del Coronado LEGOLAND SeaWorld Where I’m staying
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La Jolla Cove is in La Jolla; Hotel del Coronado is in Coronado; LEGOLAND is in Carlsbad; and SeaWorld is in San Diego.
San Diego’s Past Humans have been living in the area we now call San Diego since 20,000 BC. That’s when nomadic hunters from northeast Asia followed herds of caribou, bison, and mammoths across the Bering Strait and south along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. They were the only ones living in the San Diego area until 7500 BC. Then various Paleo-Indian tribes—such as the San Dieguito people, the La Jollan people, the Yumans, and the Shoshoneans—arrived and settled in the area. The San Diego we know today came into existence on September 28, 1542. That’s when the explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo came ashore and claimed the land for the King of Spain. The Spanish, and later the Mexicans, spent hundreds of years developing San Diego and the rest of the area known as “California.” They built missions and presidios (forts) so people could worship and live safely. In May 1846, the Mexican-American War broke out. After two years of fighting, the war ended and California officially became a part of the United States. But Mexican culture is still very important to San Diego.
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Dolphin Point
Dolphins and otters are both very playful, and at Dolphin Point you can watch and interact with them ! What were the dolphins doing? What were the otters doing? lie, gentoo, Penguin Point e with nearly 300 emperor, Ade m Spend some ti penguins. and macaroni guins. What n e p e th f o re tu Look at this pic re these? sa kind of penguin e The whales are most activ s in between Shamu Show opens. and soon after the park
Shamu’s Underwater Viewing
Get face-to-face with magnificent killer whales and watch them glide gracefully through the water.
Wild Arctic
Beluga whales, polar bears, and walruses are all waiting for you at the Wild Arctic exhibit.
Did you know?
Otters can stay underwater for up to four minutes ! 22
I learned a lot at SeaWorld Now that you are an expert on oceans and ocean animals , help Leonardo solve the riddles below by filling in the sentences with words from the word bank.
Word Bank North Pole
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1. An animal that is eaten by another animal is called 2. The two colors of an orca, or killer whale, are 3.
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is a layer of fat that keeps most sea animals warm.
5. The geographic top of the earth is the Reindeer, polar bears, and arctic foxes all live there. 6. An becoming extinct.
animal is an animal in danger of Answers:
1. Prey; 2. Black & White; 3. Habitats; 4. Blubber; 5. North Pole; 6. Endangered
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What kind of whale flies? Answer:
A pilot whale!
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SeaWorld: — my favorite things Write down your favorite parts about your visit to SeaWorld! My favorite animal at SeaWorld is the My favorite ride was
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The cutest animal I saw was The scariest animal I saw was My favorite exhibit was I watched these animal shows:
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Did you know?
Killer whales can live for up to 80 years in the wild !
Did you know?
Scientists who study whales, dolphins, and other ocean animals are called “marine biologists.” 24
LEGOLAND
California
LEGOLAND California has more than 60 Lego-themed rides, shows, and attractions for you to enjoy!
Did you know?
As you walk into the park, you will be greeted by Bronte, a bright red dinosaur! Bronte is 9 feet (2-3/4 meters) tall and 34 inches (86-1/3 centimeters) long, and made entirely of more than two million Legos ! Whether you’re digging for dinosaur fossils on Dino Island, seeing your favorite fairy tales come to Lego-life on Fairy Tale Brook, or viewing life-sized safari animals on a Lego Safari, there are plenty of things to do at LEGOLAND. My favorite LEGOLAND adventures:
If it’s hot during your visit, wear a swimming suit under your clothes. LEGOLAND has lots of water rides and splashpads to help you cool down! 25
Did you know?
Balboa Park is often called the “Smithsonian* of the West,” because it has so many museums and cultural activities. *The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, is the world’s largest museum.
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What park would be complete without a playground? Balboa Park has five! Visit one or visit them all, and have fun on the slides, swings, and other playground equipment.
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Take flight at the Air & Space Museum One of the most popular museums at Balboa Park is the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Your journey through the Air & Space Museum will take you from the very first airplanes to some of the most famous planes of today. Learn about Leonardo’s favorite exhibits, and check off the ones you see. le to fly? Visit the ab e ar s ne la rp ai w ho r Do you ever wonde n all about what’s ar le ll u’ yo d an y, Fl gs in Did you know? exhibit How Th r. ai e th in ng hi et m In 1927, Charles necessary to keep so Lindbergh was the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. But besides being a famous pilot, he was also an author, a soldier, and an d an s, tor ula inventor. Take a spin in the Flight Sim a fly to like ls fee it experience what two-seat fighter jet or a six-person Museum summary transporter. Favorite exhibit: Most interesting exhibit:
Lindbergh’s plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, was built right here in San Diego. At the Air & Space Museum, you can see a replica of the famous plane up close.
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USS Midway: a historic aircraft carrier The USS Midway has more than 30 airplanes for you to visit, touch, and even climb inside! Many of these planes were used in wars such as World War II and Vietnam. Have you noticed that many of the planes have names, faces, or other designs painted on their sides? It was especially popular in World War I for pilots to personalize their airplanes. They would paint the airplane’s name on the side of the plane with an image to go along with it. If you were a jet pilot, how would you decorate your aircraft? Draw your designs onto the plane below. de ui G l ve ego a i Tr D ’ n ids Sa K
What would you name your plane?
Look for the planes that will let you climb aboard and sit in the cockpit!
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My day at the beach No trip to San Diego is complete without spending time at the beach ! San Diego has many beaches to choose from, and almost all of them are perfect places to play games, swim in the Pacific Ocean, build sandcastles, or take a catnap.
Use this page to record your day at the beach! The name(s) of the beach(es) we visited:
Things we did at the beach:
My favorite things about the beach:
My least favorite thing about the beach:
Animals and ocean life I saw:
A Riddle!
Why did the crab cross the road?
Answer:
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