Globe Trekking:
A Journey Around the World!
Day 1: Preparing for our journey
- Suitcases
- Passports
- Scrapbooks
- Maps
- Globes
Day 2: Mexico
Friday - June 17
Hola!
Friday - June 17
Hola!
Day 3: Brazil
Monday - June 20
Ola!
Monday - June 20
Ola!
People are fascinated by the Brazil Carnaval: the floats, the dancers, the music. It is Brazil's largest festival. Children enjoy carnaval in a similar way to our Halloween, although the emphasis is on dressing up. During this celebration, people march in parades adorned in masks.
Day 4: Kenya
Tuesday - June 21
Jumbo!
Tuesday - June 21
Jumbo!
Kenyan culture is diverse, and the country is a melting pot for many tribes and peoples. Children's crafts can educate kids about Kenya and provide some fun. They are based on tribal and trade customs, and are relatable to cultures throughout Africa for future learning.
Day 5: France
Wednesday - June 22
Bonjour!
Wednesday - June 22
Bonjour!
France is the largest country in Europe. France generally has cool winters and mild summers. However, along the Mediterranean they have hot summers. School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00p.m., with two hours for lunch. School is closed on Wednesday and children go to school on Saturday morning.
"Avez-vous faim?" Are you hungry?
France is known for its fine food. French cooking is thought to be the best in the world. Chefs prepate dishes such as quiche, souffles, mousse, pate, croissants, crepes, and French bread. Many people in France like to drink their hot chocolate from bowls and dip their bread into it.
"Avez-vous faim?" Are you hungry?
France is known for its fine food. French cooking is thought to be the best in the world. Chefs prepate dishes such as quiche, souffles, mousse, pate, croissants, crepes, and French bread. Many people in France like to drink their hot chocolate from bowls and dip their bread into it.
Day 6: Sweden
Thursday - June 23 - Field Trip Day!
Thursday - June 23 - Field Trip Day!
We are headed to the Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia.
- Students need to bring a lunch
- No Cost
- Extended day ends at 2:30
Day 7: England
Friday - June 24
Cheers!
Friday - June 24
Cheers!
- England is the populated count in the United Kingdom. Other countries in the UK include Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- The Capital city (and largest city) of England is London. Other major cities include Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.
- Football (what we call soccer) is the most popular sport in England.
- White pudding and black pudding is NOT actual pudding like we think of pudding!
Day 8: Russia
Monday - June 27
Zdravstvujte!
Monday - June 27
Zdravstvujte!
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Day 9: China
Tuesday - June 28
Ni Hao!
Tuesday - June 28
Ni Hao!
Day 10: India
Wednesday - June 29
Namaste!
Wednesday - June 29
Namaste!
Day 11: Australia
Thursday - July 30
G-day, Mate!
Thursday - July 30
G-day, Mate!
Australia is the only continent that has only one main language - English.
frilled lizard kangaroo koala kookaburra platypus tasmanian devil
wallaby wombat and more!
- Australia is the only continent that is just one country. Australia is the world's smallest continent, but the largest island. It is called "the land down under" because it is completely in the southern hemisphere (under the equator.)
- The seasons are opposite of our in the northern hemisphere.
- The center of Australia is called the Outback The Outback covers 75% of the continent. It is one of the hottest places on Earth.
- One of the most interesting things about Australia is the abundance of unusual wildlife.
- Australia is home to the..bandicoot
frilled lizard kangaroo koala kookaburra platypus tasmanian devil
wallaby wombat and more!