3c Inland Cities Visalia and Fresno

Contains a web link to your locations.

http://www.ci.redding.ca.us/
http://www.visitredding.org/faq.cfm
http://www.visitredding.org/


http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us/
http://www.visitvisalia.org/


Contains an explanation regarding how this component connects to the study of humanities

California is a very diverse state with assumptions and stereotypes. In researching the different areas of the state and reading the blogs of classmates, we can tear through those falsehoods and learn the truth of the cultures of the state.


What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location:

These are not well known towns to people who are not familiar with these areas.
Redding has the reputation of a cowboy town, while Visalia is associated with oranges. Small towns located in California.


List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

Both cities are gateways to a touristy area - Shasta Recreation Area/Lassen National Park (Redding) and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks (Visalia)

The average temperature in both cities in July is in the high 90's.

Both cities are approximately 220 miles from San Francisco.


List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

Redding has double the annual rainfall (11 inches vs 22 inches)

Visalia is a farming area, while Redding was mineral extraction and logging

Redding is twice the size of Visalia in land mass.



What else would you like to know about these places?

In 2004, the Sundial Bridge, located in Redding was completed. It is an architectural wonder. I would like to learn more about the sundial itself and whether, its lack of accuracy (only accurate one day per year) was planned or a mistake.

Visalia really surprised me with its diverse offerings, from art galleries to world class restaurants. While agriculture is important to the area as it hosts the largest farm equipment show and has the "world's biggest dairy herd" - the city is also promoting itself as a destination - its motto - "where the valley meets the giants" - it is very versatile in its entertainment offerings from the symphony to outdoor recreation, makes me want to visit.

Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student.

http://gicgott.blogspot.com/2009/03/3b-beaches-seal-beach-and-bodega-bay.html

From Jennifer's blog I learned that Seal Beach was built around a Naval air station and that it has maintained its small town atmosphere despite its proximity to Los Angeles. Jennifer states that she had never heard of Seal Beach and neither have I.