European Geography, Week Two
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Get your computer and your map from last week. Open up to this address:
We are going to take a tour with Rick Steves as he visits Europe’s tiniest countries!
Keep track of where Rick is using your map.
In your main lesson book do the following assignments. Use your best penship.
-Write a paragraph about which tiny country you would like to visit and why.
-How big is the city you live in?
-How does that compare to the size of the Vatican and Monaco?
Get out your computer and map. Go to:
Today we are visiting Copenhagen, the once home of Vikings!
While you are watching, answer the following questions in your main lesson book.
- What reminders of Viking history can be found in Copenhagen?
- WHat is the first great pedestrian boulevard?
- What did the crown jewels look like?
- What is a squatter?
- What is the name of Copenhagen's full-time carnival?
What is your favorite Viking story you remember from 4th grade?
Get out your computer and map. Go to:
We are going to tour through the home of the great artists Picasso, Gaudí, and Salvador Dalí!
Follow along with Rick on your map.
This is Salvador Dali’s famous Clocks painting. What makes his style unique? Create your own drawing or painting in the style of Dali.
Get out your computer and map. Go to:
Dublin, Ireland is on our list today. Locate Dublin on your map.
While you are watching, answer the following questions in your main lesson book.
- What is the Book of Kells? Why is it important?
- What instruments do see being used in Celtic music?
- In Glendalough what do we visit?
Get out your computer and map. Go to:
Istanbul is where east meets west on the very edge of Europe in Turkey. Locate Istanbul on your map. After watching the video discuss with your mom or dad what differences you noticed between western (European) and Eastern (Middle Eastern) cultures? What do they have in common?
Find someone who has been to Europe. Interview them about their experience. Create a news report style article based on your interview.
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