Cities Worksheet
This worksheet helps students focus on what to research.

Directions: When the Schmauzzels travel, they like to spend time in big cities. Your job is to have the Schmauzzels travel to three major cities in your region. Use a separate Cities Worksheet for each one.

Name:_________________

Write in the name of the city and state you chose here: ______________, __________________.

Search for and answer the following:

1. Find the geographic coordinates for your city.

2. Find the elevation for your city.

3. What is the population of this city?

4. How many square miles does this city cover?

5. Find the local sports franchises in your city. If this city doesn't have any team, find the nearest ones.

6. List as many musical organizations (orchestra, symphony, opera, musical theater) as you can find. Find out ticket prices. (Put this on your expense sheet.)

7. List some museums and their hours (at least 3).

8. Find a good restaurant for the Schmauzzel's. They would like to eat food that is special to the region. List the following information below:
Restaurant name:
Address and phone number:
Their specialty:
Business hours:
The average price of dinner for three
(Put this on your expense sheet.)

9. Find a nice hotel for the Schmauzzels to stay for two nights. List the following information:
Hotel name:
Address and phone number:
Cost of a room with two double beds for two nights:
(Put this on your spreadsheet.)
Write down any interesting amenities (services) that are offered.

10. Find a schedule of cultural events. List some events for this month.

11. Who's running this place? List the most important people such as the mayor, city manager, or members of the city council.

12. Name the most interesting thing you found while researching this city.