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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Rick Steves Day

Today we are going to be watching some Rick Steves videos. The first is about Norway. How is this country like Denmark? How is it different?

Next we will watch a fun little video about five very small countries in Europe. Why do you think these countries still exist? I bet we can figure it out together.

The last video today is on Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. Portugal has very important ties to the Americas, Do you know any of them? I will give you a hint, one country in South America speaks Portuguese!

What can we learn about Norway?
What can we learn about Portugal?
Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

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Explain:

How is Norway like and unlike Denmark?
Why is Portugal important to the Americas?
Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Evaluate:

Worksheet

Friday, February 10, 2023

Rick Steves' Day 2

What can we learn about Amsterdam?
What can we learn about the Cotswalds of England?

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Explain:

Why is Amsterdam an important European City?
Do the Cotswalds remind you of any place in the United States?

Evaluate:

Worksheet

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Bad Weather Day February 10-11

Check Google Classroom for the assignment. You can watch the video here.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Rick Steves' European Christmas

Today we will look at some of the Christmas traditions as celebrated in different countries in Europe. It is very interesting to compare how we in the US or even in our own house celebrate Christmas with how it is celebrated in other cultures.

EQ: What are some Christmas traditions in Europe?

Engage:

What traditions do your family have this time of year?
If you don't celebrate Christmas, are there other holidays you celebrate during this time?
Do any of you not celebrate during this time of year?

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