New Haven, Connecticut

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-haven-connecticut

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is New Haven, Connecticut?Northern shore of Long Island Sound, Connecticut, USA
2. How many people live in New Haven, Connecticut?135,319 (2020 census)
3. How big is New Haven, Connecticut?20.4 square miles
4. When was New Haven, Connecticut built?1638
5. What language do people speak in New Haven, Connecticut?English
6. What is the capital status?Co-capital of Connecticut from 1701 to 1873

Urban Planning: The process of designing and developing cities and towns to be functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Long Island Sound: A large tidal estuary that serves as a significant geographical feature and recreational area.
Economic Engine: A primary industry or institution that drives economic growth and employment in a region.
Cultural Institutions: Organizations dedicated to preserving and presenting arts, history, and culture, such as museums and theaters.