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Third Grade Social Studies |
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Buenos dias. Bonjour. Ni Hao Ma.
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Third Grade Social Studies |
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Buenos dias. Bonjour. Ni Hao Ma.
These are all ways to say hello in different languages!
You are about to begin a world wide adventure exploring different countries and cultures.
During your adventure you will be using Web Sites and Databases
to find information about one of the following countries
Mexico |
Egypt |
China |
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Sweden |
Italy |
Ghana |
India |
Brazil |
Canada |
The United States |
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Anytime you see these stars:
You will be using a different resource.
Follow the directions, and raise your hand if you get stuck.
Are you ready?
Pack your suitcase!
Don't forget your toothbrush!
Enjoy your trip !
Resource: Fact Monster
Click on the picture above and find your country to answer the questions below.
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1. What is the capital of the country? |
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2. Who is the President or Ruler of the country? |
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3. Find a picture of the flag of the country. |
Resource: Yahooligans!
Click the picture above to use Yahooligans! Reference. First you will need to pick the first letter of the countries name, then pick your country from the list.
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4. What is the population of the United States? What year did the information come from? |
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5. What is the population of your country. What year did the information come from? |
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6. Use mathematical skills to find out which has more people, the United States or your country. |
Resource: Fact Monster
Did you know Niskayuna has a population of 21, 227 people in the year 2000?!
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7. Find the three cities in your country with the largest populations. |
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Click the picture above to find out about the weather.
Type a city and country in the box.
Here is an example: Washington D.C., United States
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8. What was the temperature in the capital of your country today? |
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9. Find the temperature for Niskayuna, New York today. |
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10. Was it hotter of colder in your country than in Niskayuna today? |
Click the picture above and select your country from the drop down menu.
Click the category you are given to find the answer.
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11. Look under GEOGRAPHY to find three natural resources of your country. |
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12. Look under GOVERNMENT to find one national holiday in your country. What is it called, and when is it celebrated? |
Click here to continue your adventure.
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