The Americas: The West Coast Watch Kit
The West Coast is dominated by the Earth’s largest ocean, the Pacific.
The West Coast is dominated by the Earth’s largest ocean, the Pacific. This coastline stretches 2,000 miles from sunbaked Californian shores, past cloud-piercing forests in Oregon, to the vast wilderness of British Columbia, Canada.
Where in The Americas is the West Coast?
Do you know where the West Coast is? Take a moment and think about different places, along the Pacific coast and those highlighted inThe Americas.
Before you watch The Americas: The West Coast have fun exploring and discussing the following:
- Find where you live on a map.
- Find the West coast on a map. How far away are you from the Pacific coast?
- Have you ever visited the West Coast? If yes, where did you go? What was your favorite experience there?
- What wildlife (animals) did you see?
As you watch The Americas: The West Coast, think about the following:
When you are done watching, answer the following questions:
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NWF Connections: Learn more about the West Coast’s wildlife featured in The Americas
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Notes for Educators
Where in The Americas is the West Coast? can easily be adapted for any classroom.
Accept The Americas Green HourTM School Challenge and apply for a grant to jumpstart your project today. Your school or youth program could be awarded a grant from $500 to $10,000.
Watch The Americas Sunday at 8/7 c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.
