Around the World Folklore Ms Wilson s class 2013

Around the World Folklore Ms. Wilson’s class 2013 -2014

A Trip Around the World After reading folklore from around the world, our class learned about countries where stories had been passed down through the generations.

Canada http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345661 By: Ethan Plemmons

Facts About Canada • • Capital: Ottawa Population: 33, 897, 000 Continent: North America Language: English and French

Religion and Government • Religion: about three fourths of Canadians are Christians. • Government : Federal multiparty parliamentary state with two legislative houses (senate 105 house of commons 308 )

Arts • Some food they eat are fish, seafood, apples, cranberries, pears, plums, peaches and maple syrup. • Canada hosted the winter Olympics once and the summer Olympics once.

Economy • Manufacturing and businesses that serve the public. • Cars, food, chemicals, electronic products, metals and wood.

Interesting facts • Wild animals live in the northern forest: moose, beavers, Canada lynx, black bears, wolves and snowshoe hares. • The most common plant life in Canada is evergreen forest. • There are small groups of American Indians.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345661 • bing. com/images

China By Brian

Facts Capital: Beijing Population: 1, 349, 911, 000 Continent: Asia Language: Chinese Government: single party people’s republic n

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China http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345666 By: Chelsea Almaral

Facts about China Capital: Beijing Population: 1, 349, 911, 000 Continent: Asia Language: Mandarin

Facts About China Religion: Most people follow Chinese beliefs; some people have different religions Government: Communism the Government once owned businesses and farms.

Arts n Lanterns and flags decorate the whole city.

Economy Mining for minerals- coal zinc; fabrics, make cars, cell phones, TVs China grows rice more than any place.

Interesting facts n n Giant pandas, Chinese paddlefish and giant salamanders live in the wild only in China Other animals and birds include tigers monkeys a alligators, pheasants, and laughing thrushes.

Credits n http: //school. eb. com/levels/eleme ntary/article/345666 http: //web. mit. edu/dimit rib/www/China_Photos/ panel 6_page. htm

China By: Lisset Bravo http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345666

Fact About China n n n Capital: Beijing [Peking] Population: 1, 349, 911, 000 Continent: Asia Language: Mandarin Religion: Traditional Chinese beliefs.

Arts Lanterns and flags decorate the old city.

Interesting Facts n n Interesting facts: Giant pandas and China paddlefish giant salamanders live in the wild only in China other animals and birds include tigers, monkeys, alligators, pheasants, and laughing thrushes.

Credits n http: //school. eb. com/levels/element ary/search/articles? query=panda

Finland By: Brandon Davies-Dent http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345689

Facts About Finland Capital: Helsinki Population: 5, 414, 000 Continent: Europe Language: Finnish Religion: 85 percent of the people are Christians. Government : they have a female president.

Arts Finnish architecture is famous around the world. Helsinki's white-tile National Theater is the center of the performing arts in Finland.

Economy • Finland has a diverse economy centered around manufacturing and services

Interesting fact • Finland has more than 60, 000 lakes

Credits Britannica school Fact monster National geographic for kids

France http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345690 By: Nataly Ramos-Gonzalez

Facts About France • • • Continent : Europe Capital : Paris Population : 63, 652, 000 Language : French Religion : Most of them are Roman Catholics • Government : The government is republic with two legislative houses

Arts • They eat escargot which is snails, foie gras which is goose liver pate, crepes which is thin pancakes with filling and ratatouille which is vegetable stew. • The Louvre is a museum in the capital city of Paris that has 35, 000 art pieces.

Economy • They make machinery, cars, aircraft, medicines, food products, iron and steel, cosmetics, clothing. • They farm cows, wheat, pigs and chicken. • They are also well known for its cheese and wine which is made out of grapes.

Interesting Facts • France is known as the hexagon because of its six-sided shape. • The Tour de France is a famous cycle race that was started in 1903.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/arti cle/345690 • Britannica School • Kids-world-travel-guide. com http: //www. kids-world-travelguide. com/france-facts. html • http: //allrecipes. com/recipe/french-crepes/

France By: Regan Owen http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345690

Facts About France • • Capital: Paris Population: 63, 652, 000 Continent: Europe Language: French Religion: Roman Catholic Government: Republic with two houses Arts: vegetables, meat, cheeses, bread, soccer, rugby, bike racing

Arts • Food: vegetables meat cheeses bread baguette- a long bread stick, ratatouille, vegetable soup, escargots snails • Sports: soccer, rugby, bike racing

Economy • • • Cosmetics manufacturing iron cars steel aircraft

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345690

Germany http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345694 By: Andrea Ortiz

Facts About Germany • • • Capital: Berlin Population: 81, 602, 000 Continent: Europe Language: German Government: Federal multiparty with two legislative houses

Arts • They like to play soccer and they like to skate. • They eat black forest cake, sauerkraut, stolen and lebkcuhen. http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/2 74536/media? assembly. Id=143358

Economy • Health care, education, and tourism • It is famous for building cars and machines The BMW Welt, in Munich, Germany, houses a museum and showrooms of BMW automobiles. http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/274536/med ia? assembly. Id=143370

Interesting facts! • Germany has more people than any other European country except Russia which is partly in Asia. http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/274536/m edia? assembly. Id=143055

Credits http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article /345694 • Britannica school • http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/274536/m edia? assembly. Id=143370 • http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/274536/m edia? assembly. Id=143055 • http: //school. eb. com/levels/middle/article/274536/m edia? assembly. Id=143358

Germany By: Jacqueline Bugarin http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345694

Facts About Germany • • • Capital : Berlin Population : 81, 602, 000 Continent : Europe Language : German Religion : Christian Government : Federal multiparty republic with two legislative houses.

Arts • People climb on the Berlin Wall to celebrate on the opening of the border between East and West.

Economy • Germany is one of the top industrial countries in the world. It produces automobiles, machinery, chemicals, food products, electrical equipment, metals and other goods. • German farms usually produce more grains, milk, and meat than the country needs.

Interesting facts • Germany has more people than any other European country except Russia, which is partly Asia. • Most Germans are Christians.

Credits • Websites : Britannica School • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elemen tary/article/345694 • http: //life. time. com/history/berlinwall-photos-early-days-of-the-coldwar/#1

Ghana http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345695 By: Erica Domingo-Tomas

Facts about Ghana • • Capital: Accra Population- 25, 249, 000 Continent- Africa Language- English is the official language -75 tribes and each have their own language • Religion- more than half of the people are Christians. • Government : rules and democratic government

Arts Their homes are in villages. Their clothes are colorful.

Economy • A lot of people have farms. They grow cocoa • They mine gold

lnteresting facts • Local fishermen in Ghana use a small boat to search for fish.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/arti cle/345695 • Britannica school

Greece By: Calliope Haberman http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345696

Facts About Greece n n n Capital: Athens Population: 10, 722, 816 Continent: Southeastern Europe Language: Greek Religion : Greek Orthodox Church Government: Unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house.

Arts n People in Greece eat various things: olives, olive oil, lamb, fish, squid, chickpeas, and fruits and veggies to keep them healthy. n Children often live with their parents even after they get married.

Economy n Service-including tourism, shipping, and banking-are the main economic activities.

Interesting facts n Dolphins were once a common sight in the seas around Greece. n Dolphins are featured on ancient coins and jewelry. n There are more than 2, 000 Greek islands. Fewer than 200 are inhabited. n Greeks consume six gallons of olive oil person each year.

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Japan http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345715 By: Brenda Hernandez

Facts About Japan Capital : Tokyo Population : 2012 (est) 12, 764, 400 Continent : Asia Language : Japanese Religion : Shinto and Buddhism Government : Constitutional monarchy.

Arts • Girls in Japan wear traditional clothing at a festival in Kanazawa Japan.

Economy Most Japanese work in services including banking, health care, and communications. Japan is a leading marker of ships, automobiles, watches, and electronics.

Interesting Facts Earth Quake! • In March 2011 one of the strongest earthquakes ever to strike the country left thousands of people dead and many buildings damaged.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/ article/345715 • http: //travel. nationalgeographic. co m/travel/countries/japan-photos/

Japan By: Edgar Perez http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345715

Facts About Japan • The Capital of Japan is Tokyo. • Japan’s population is 8. 946 million. • Its continent is Asia. • Japan’s language is Japanese. • Japan doesn’t have a religion. • Japan’s government is a monarchy; that is that they have a king or a queen.

Arts • Girls in Japan wear traditional clothing at a festival in Kanazawa, Japan.

Economy • Most Japanese work in services including banking, health care, and communications. • Japan is a leading maker of ships, auto mobiles, watches and electronics.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/art icle/345715

Nigeria http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345758 By Tayben Woodall

Facts About Nigeria Capital : Abuja Population : 166, 629, 000 Continent : Africa Language : The Nigerian people speak a lot of languages Hausa than any other language. But there are 250 ethnic groups that have their own language. Religion : About half of the Nigerian people are Muslim and nearly half are Christian Government : The Nigerian Government is a Democracy just like ours.

Music and Art The Nigerians use a Flute, gongs, slit drum, cylinder drum and pottery drum for their music. Nigerian people like to make art with their hands.

Economy Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa. Nigeria farmers raise goats, sheep, cattle and pigs for meat. The Nigerian people use a net to fish.

Interesting facts! Nigeria has thirty six states. When you are good at math you can be a Doctor or Nurse.

Credits http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/34 5758 Britannica schools NC Wise Owl http: //www. google. com/search? q=PICS+OF+NIGERIAN+ART&safe =active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=w. VN 6 Uvr. BO 5 Cqk. Afk 54 Hg. Cw&ved=0 CAc. Q_AUo. AQ&biw=1040&bih=870&surl=1

Nigeria http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345758 By: Wheeler Fisher

Facts About Nigeria • • • Capital : Abuja Population : 166, 629, 000 Continent : Africa Language : English Religion : About half of the population is Muslim and almost half is Christian. • Government : The federal republic with two legislatures which are the Senate and House of Representatives.

Arts of Nigeria • Wooden statues • Game : Ayo, Checkers, + Hand-clapping games • School : school year lasts January to December, with a week off, strict dress code • Nigeria LOVES soccer!!!!!

Nigerian Economy • Nigeria has deposits of natural gas , coal , and tin. • The country’s factories make cloth , food products , cement , chemicals , and other goods. • The farmers raise sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle for meat.

Nigerian Economy • Farmers also grow yams, sorghum, millet, corn, cassava, rice, peanuts and other crops.

Did You Know ? 1. Nigeria produces the most oil in the continent Africa. 2. Most of the people in Nigeria are farmers. 3. In 1986, Wole Soyinka was the first African to win the Nobel Prize for literature.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/arti cle/345758 • Britannica School • NC Wise Owl • http: //www. everyculture. com/Ma. Ni/Nigeria. html • http: //www. factmonster. com/ipka/A 093007 1. html

Norway http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345759 By: Ulises Parra

Facts about Norway • • • Capital: Oslo Population: 5, 017, 000 Continent: Europe Language: Norwegian, Sami Government: Constitutional monarchy with one legislative house. • Religion: Evangelical Lutheran

Economy • Norway is one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil. • And high technology.

Interesting facts • Norway has the least populated country in Europe with 40 people in one square mile. http: //school. eb. com/levels/middl e/article/276126

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345759

South Korea http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345720 By: Kevin Gaspar Hernandez

Facts about South Korea Capital: Seoul Population: 49, 020, 000 Continent: Asia Language: Korean Religion: Christian and Buddhists Government: Democratic Republic the name is the Republic of Korea

Arts Rice Kimchi Spiced Pickled Cabbage

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Sweden http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345794 By: Elliana Bowers

Facts About Sweden § § § Capital: Stockholm Population: (2012 est. )9, 506, 000 Continent : Europe Language: Swedish Religion: Church of Sweden , a branch of Lutheran Christianity § Government: Constitutional monarchy with One legislative house (Riksdag, or parliament).

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The Arts § Most people in Sweden celebrate spring on the last night of April with bonfires and singing. § People in Sweden celebrate Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and Fat Tuesday. § School is free in Sweden.

Economy § Important services are banking, health care, and communications. § Manufacturing is important. They make cars, machinery, electronics, paper, wood, metals. § Agriculture is a small part of economy.

Interesting facts! § In 1397 a single king gained power over Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. § During the 1600 s Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. Today Sweden is a peaceful, wealthy country.

Credits § http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345794 • http: //www. google. com/search? q=pics+of+france&safe=active&espv=biw=994&bih=446&dpr=1&su rl=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Sm 56 Uoj. SI 9 K 0 k. Qf. Rx 4 Hg. Cw&ved=0 CAk. Q _AUo. AQ&1 • europevideoproductions. com

Turkey By: Hinton Hilliard http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345805

Facts • • • Capital : Ankara Population : 75 , 226 , 000 Continent : Asia and Europe Language : Turkish Government : Multiparty republic with one legislative house Grand national assembly of Turkey.

Arts • One of Turkey’s favorite meals is kebab made from grilled lamb. • Soccer is the most popular sport in turkey. Turks excel at weight lifting and a form of wrestling called Turkish wrestling.

Interesting Facts • Earthquakes are common. An earthquake in 1999 killed thousands of people in northwest Turkey. In 2011 another powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey, killing more than 500 people. • Turkeys largest city is Istanbul. Turkey is larger than the state of Texas.

Economy • Manufacturers produce fabrics, clothing, processed foods, iron and steel, chemicals, cars and electronics. Wheat sugar , beets, citrus fruits, cotton, olives, tobacco and figs are important crops.

Credits • http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345805

Turkey school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345805 http: // By: Josephine Cooper

Facts About Turkey Capital : Ankara Population : 75, 226, 000 Continent : Asia and Europe Language : Turkish Religion : don’t have an official Religion Government : Multiparty republic one group of people who make the law.

Economy • A lot of people in Turkey are farmers. They grow wheat, sugars beets, citrus fruits, cotton and olives. It is a mixture of modern and traditional agriculture.

Arts Some people in Turkey are Sunni Muslim and one fifth are Kurdish. They let visitors in their homes and give them food and something to drink. One of their favorite foods are kebab.

Interesting Facts! #1. They don’t have an official religion. #2. The Ottoman Empire fell down in World War I. That war ended in 1918. #3. Kemal was Turkeys first president. #4. Kemal changed his name to Atatürk #5. Two years ago a powerful tornado struck Turkey.

Credits http: //school. eb. com/levels/elementary/article/345805 http: //www. google. com/search? q=pictures+of+turkey&safe=act ive&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YFd 6 Ury. VL 8 qrk. Af. Wl. IH YCw&ved=0 CAc. Q_AUo. AQ&biw=1280&bih=911&sur http: //kids. nationalgeographic. com/kids/