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Lesson 1:
An Introduction to Local Spots

This lesson will introduce you to Cedar Valley annual events, food & drink spots, locations for fun & recreation, and places you can engage in community service.

 

It consists of three parts: a slides presentation, an interactive map, and an activity/assessment. View the slides presentation, explore the interactive map, then complete minimum two activities before moving on to Lesson 2.

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At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to identify relevant locations/organizations in the Cedar Valley and their purposes in the community.

Slides

Click the "View Slides" button to open the presentation.

Aerial view of downtown Waterloo with many buildings, bridges, and the Cedar River. There is a title with purple text over it that says "Cedar Valley Life & Resources, Lesson #1, An introduction to local Cedar Valley spots."

Interactive Map

Click the "View Map" button to explore areas you learned about in the slides.

Map showing locations around the Cedar Valley marked with red pins.

Review the Cedar Valley:
Community Events

Click the "Start Activity" button to begin the activity and assessment.

Historic looking storefronts on Main Street in downtown Cedar Falls. Purple text title says, "Community Events: Activity & Assesment"

Review the Cedar Valley:
Food & Drink

Click the "Start Activity" button to begin the activity and assessment.

The beer hall of Singlespeed Brewing. It is a large, industrial looking space. Patrons, many in biking gear, sit at tables, consuming food & drink. The title in purple text says, "Food & Drink: Activity & Assessment."

Review the Cedar Valley:
Recreation & Leisure

Click the "Start Activity" button to begin the activity and assessment.

The Cedar Valley Sportsplex. A long, modern, metal building at sunset that says "Cedar Valley Sportsplex" on it. The title in purple text says, "Recreation & Leisure: Activity & Assessment"

Review the Cedar Valley:
Service & Volunteering

Click the "Start Activity" button to begin the activity and assessment.

The interior of the NE Iowa Food Bank. Cans of food and bottles of juice are stacked on shelves. Freezers are in the back of the room, and there is a cart filled with items in the corner. There is a title in purple text that says, "Service & Volunteering: Activity & Assessment."
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