Pasadena, California

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/pasadena-california

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 Pasadena, California?Los Angeles County, California, situated 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles
2. What is Pasadena famous for?Pasadena is famous for its science schools like Caltech, art schools like the Art Center College of Design, and big events like the Rose Bowl game and the Tournament of Roses Parade.
3. When did Pasadena become a city?Pasadena became an official city on June 19, 1886.

San Gabriel Valley: A geographical and cultural region in eastern Los Angeles County, California, of which Pasadena is a central city.
Tournament of Roses Parade: An internationally recognized parade held annually on New Year's Day in Pasadena, celebrated for its elaborate floral floats and marching bands.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech): A leading private research university in Pasadena, renowned for its rigorous programs in science and engineering and its contributions to fundamental research.
Old Pasadena: The historic downtown district of Pasadena, characterized by its Victorian architecture and serving as a vibrant commercial and entertainment center.