Times Square

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/times-square

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 Times Square?Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
2. How big is Times Square?A bowtie-shaped plaza between West 42nd and West 47th Streets
3. When was Times Square built?Renamed in 1904
4. What is the population (daily)?Approximately 330,000 pedestrians on average
5. What is the annual visitors?Estimated 50 million
6. What is Times Square and why is it so bright?Times Square is a busy spot in New York City where many bright digital billboards light up the streets. It’s a big playground for people who love bright lights and big crowds.

Midtown Manhattan: A major commercial, business, and entertainment district in New York City.
Broadway Theater District: The concentrated area of theaters in and around Times Square known for professional stage productions.
Digital Billboards: Large-scale electronic displays used for dynamic advertising and visual content.
New Year's Eve Ball Drop: A globally recognized annual event held in Times Square to celebrate the transition to the new year.