Week 8: The Land Down Under ... and Our Last Class

For our final destination, we traveled to Australia where we learned about the Aboriginal people or first Australians. After our discussion, we made dot paintings using Aboriginal symbols and our own creative ideas.

Then we played a game to see how much everyone learned during our Extended Day session. It was impressive how much everyone remembered from the different countries. I hope the kids will continue their interest in our amazing world.

Here are the questions from our game -- Kids: see how much your parents know! (Answers are below)

1. We visited eight countries together. Can you name at least three of them?
2. This country has more people than any other country in the world – about 1.3 billion!  
3. This country has more endangered animals than anywhere in the world, including the Komodo Dragon, Javan Rhinoceros and Pygmy Elephant. 
4. In the Czech Republic, people celebrate these special days. It’s like getting an extra birthday each year! 
5. The city of Machu Picchu was built by what ancient people of Peru?
6. In Turkey, these symbols are used for protection and good luck.
7. Many people travel to Uganda for this reason.
8. Which color is considered lucky in China?
9. We decorated Czech gingerbread called pernicky to celebrate what spring holiday? 
10. We celebrated the Chinese New Year. This year is a special one – the Year of the (what animal)? 
11. We made a special Indonesian snack called buah-es. What was one of the ingredients?
12. In Turkey, what drink is offered to make guests feel welcome? 
13. Name one way Ugandan people use creativity to deal with not having much money.
14. This country has the world’s biggest castle.
15. Cocoa, tomatoes, potatoes and corn all come from this country.  
16. When you travel to another country, you must have this document. 
17. These people have lived in Australia for over 45,000 years, making them the oldest civilization on earth.   

Thanks again for traveling with me! I had such a great time.

Answers:

1. United States, China, Turkey, Peru, Indonesia, Czech Republic, Uganda, Australia
2. China  
3. Indonesia 
4. Name days 
5. The Incas
6. Evil eyes
7. To go on Safari/See the animals
8. Red
9. Easter 
10. Dragon 
11. Fruit (Mango, Strawberries, Pineapple), Coconut Milk, Pineapple Juice and Ice
12. Tea
13. Make items out old materials (e.g. soccer ball out of plastic bag), use bicycles/motorcycles for transportation, work as extended families to raise money for necessary things like school fees.
14. Czech Republic 
15. Peru
16. Passport
17. Aboriginal People