countries holiday project

KenyaJambo = HelloKenya's People In Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and other large cities, most people wear jeans and t-shirts.. Kenya's Homes People in big cities like Nairobi live in modern

Mexico

Olah! (hola) = Hello!

Mexico's People

Men and women in Mexico usually wear cotton clothing Men wear pants, a shirt or t-shirt,

and sandals (called huraches) Women usually wear a skirt and blouse.

Mexico's Homes

Many villages are built around a central market Typical Mexican homes have a spanish

style and may be decorated with hand painted tiles and bright colors.

Mexico's Foods

Mexicans eat spicy foods with chilies Fruits and vegetables are important in Mexico and are in every meal.

Many meals are served with tortillas A tortilla is a flat bread that is made from cornmeal

A taco is a tortilla with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cheese

Mexico's Animals

Rabbits, armadillos, and snakes are common The forest areas are home to spider monkeys, ocelots, anteaters, parrots and toucans

Mexico's Holidays and Celebrations

A fiesta is a party The town celebrates with fireworks, traditional music, dancing, dress and food.

Mexico's Land

In Mexico there are beaches, mountains, deserts, volcanos, and forests It is usually hot in Mexico The rainy season occurs from May to October.

Mexico's Cities and Landmarks

Cancun is Mexico’s most popular city because of its beaches.

Teotihuacán is Mexico's largest ancient city Many tourists visit the temples and pyramids that were built long ago.

KenyaJambo = Hello

Kenya's People

In Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and other large cities, most people wear jeans and t-shirts Women in Kenya wear brightly colored jewelry Many women also wear a kanga It is a long piece of fabric that can be worn as a skirt or tied

over the shoulder to carry infants Kenyan women also often wear head scarves.

Kenya's Homes

People in big cities like Nairobi live in modern houses or apartments In the small towns, people live in homes made of thatch and dried mud with no water or electricity

Kenya's Culture

The Maasai people of Kenya are one of the indigenous (original) people that live a very traditional lifestyle They live in thatch and mud homes and raise cows.Family and tribal life is important to the people of Kenya that live outside

of the cities Children often work or do chores in the daytime and at night the family gathers around the fire for storytelling and singing.

Kenya's Facts:

Kenya's Holidays and Celebrations

Kenyans celebrate holidays from many cultural and religious backgrounds The major holidays in Kenya are New Years Day, Easter, Labor Day, Jamhuri Day (Independence Day), Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Ramadan.

Kenya's Land

The climate of Kenya is hot Most of the country is desert

Kenya's Cities and Landmarks

Even though there is a lot of desert, Kenya has two great lakes, called Lake Turkana and Lake Victoria Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world.

construction, cement, metals

Egypt's Foods Bread is served at most every meal in Egypt Bread is usually made from corn, barley, or rice instead of wheat Rice, couscous, beans, and fruits are also served Egyptian people eat little meat, milk, or dairy foods When meat is eaten, it is usually beef,

lamb, goat, or rabbit.

Egypt's Land

Most of Egypt is covered by the Sahara Desert and the country gets little rain There is one major river called the

Nile River Some people have referred to Egypt as the gift of the Nile That is because the Nile River is so

important to the people who live in Egypt If the Nile was not there, then people would not be able to survive in

the dry, sandy desert climate About 99% of Egypt's people live near the Nile River.

The Nile river flows through Egypt and provides water to this desert land Many people live on or near the Nile

Boats (feluccas) use the Nile to transport people and goods to other areas.

Egypt's Culture

Egypt is one of the oldest known cultures in the world, dating back at least 51,000 years Egypt was

ruled by a king called a Pharaoh Many Pharaohs were buried in pyramids that tourists can still see

today in Egypt Another attraction that is special to Egypt is the Great Sphinx of Giza It has the head of

a man and the body of a lion

Hieroglyphics are a form of old Egyptian writing Egyptians also invented papyrus, an ancient form of

paper, that was made from a reed plant that grew along the Nile River.

Egypt's Activities Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are popular activities at the many beaches along the Mediterranean and Red Sea.

Animals

Camels, donkey, rodents, and bats are some of the few mammals that live in Egypt Egypt is also home to over 30 varieties

of snakes, including the venemous cobra.

Greece is one of the oldest nations in Europe, with a history going back

thousands of years Greece helped create Drama and Dramatic Arts, Art,

Architecture, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Mythology Greek mythology

has had a strong influence throughout the world in literature and culture The

most important god in Greek mythology was Zeus, the god of the sky and ruler

of the Olympian gods.

Greece is made up of a peninsula and more than 1400 islands Only 169 of the islands have people living on them The largest islands are Crete and Evia.

The highest peak in the Greek mountains is known as Mount Olympus In Greek mythology, Mt Olympus was said to be the home of the gods.

Greece's Cities and Landmarks

The Parthenon was built in 438 B.C as a temple for Athena, the goddess of war

Greece's Foods

Popular foods are avgolimono, which is an egg-lemon soup, moussaka (eggplant casserole) and

baklava (a nut filled pastry) Greek meals are grilled seafoods or pickled octopus, spinach and

cheese pies, pita breads filled with meats, or salads made with tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, and

olives.

The land in Greece is mountainous, and much of the soil is poor The most important crop is olives

Greece also produces grapes, wine, figs, cotton, tomatoes and tobacco.

Products: rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle,

water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry

India's People

When Indian people greet each other they place their hands together and say "Namaste"

This means, "I bow my head to you." Older people are treated with great respect in India

When greeting an elder, some Indians may touch their feet as a sign of respect

India's people come from many backgrounds Some are very wealthy while others are

very poor

Clothing in India varies by area Most women wear a sari made of colorful silk or cotton The sari is one long piece of material that is draped around the body like a dress Many men wear a dhoti A dhoti is a white piece of cloth that is wrapped around the hips and pulled through the legs

India's Homes

The homes in India are as varied as the people Most people live in small apartments or homes in large cities Many

just outside of the large cities live in homes with balconies and gardens There are also very wealthy people who live

in large, modern homes with servants.

India's Culture

India's music is created with an Indian instrument called a sitar This instrument looks similar to a guitar, except that it

has a very long neck.

There are 18 official languages, but over 1,600 languages and dialects spoken in India English is commonly spoken in

India.

India's Foods

Many of India's people are vegetarians, meaning they don't eat meat Hindus believe that the cow is a sacred animal and never eat beef Much of the

food in India is flavored with spices such as cinnamon, garlic, and cumin Most meals include rice, vegetables, bread, and yogurt.

India's Activities

Watching movies is a popular pastime in India Bombay is the center of India's film industry Indian children play soccer and badminton and board

games like Parcheesi and backgammon Basketball is becoming more popular in recent years.

India's Cities and Landmarks

Calcutta is one of the most populated cities in the world It is home to more than 10 million people Monsoons can bring so much rain to Calcutta that

the city can be flooded for months.

India's cities are a unique mix of modern and traditional ways of living The busy streets of the city are crowded with buses, taxis, and cars as well as

rickshaws (a type of cart drawn by person or bike) and sometimes camel, cows, or other livestock Buses, trains, and walking are the primary ways

people travel in India.

The Taj Mahal is a popular tourist destination in India It was built by a king for as a gift for his wife

India's Animals India is home to lions, tigers, antelope and Indian elephants Elephants are sometimes used to help plow fields or

to move and carry heavy items There are also many reptiles including the king cobra, pythons, crocodiles, and monitor lizards

India's Land India has the second largest population in the world The land of India has plains, mountains, and tropical areas The weather changes so much in India that India is said to have three seasons- the hot, the wet, and the cool.

Russia's Homes

Most Russian people live in cities and towns In the city, most people live in high-rise apartments The apartments are small and some families share kitchens or bathrooms In towns and villages, people usually live in single homes The grandparents often live with the family and take care of the grandchildren.

Russia's Culture

Russia has been a leader in literature, arts, and music It is home to some of the most famous composers including Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and Stravinsky The Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow and the Kirov Ballet of St Petersburg are two of the most famous ballet companies in the world

The Trans-Siberian Railway is a train from Beijing to Moscow It is a great way to see Russia The train trip takes 6 days.

Russia's Foods

Russian's eat fish, potatoes, vegetables and bread Borscht, a soup made from beets, is a traditional food.

Only about 10% of the land in Russia can be used for farming because of the cold The largest crops grown are potatoes, barley, and wheat.

Russia's Activities

Chess, hockey and soccer are popular activities in Russia.

Folk dancing is a popular part of the Russian culture Dancers often perform with a handkerchief in their hands.

The Ural mountains stretch for 1,500 miles across Russia

Russia is so big that it includes 11 time zones At its eastermost point, Russia is only about 50 miles from Alaska.

Russia's Cities and Landmarks

St Petersburg is a major city in Russia

St Basil's Cathedral is located in Moscow's Red Square It is a popular tourist destination because of its history and interesting architecture.

Countries lesson plan

Have TA define traditional put kids in pairs

They must draw their country from a bag They must find their country on the world map Have to make a poster board for a presentation Give them a cut out of a person to dress in the local clothes Sts must cut out a shape of the country and mark the capital city or any other cities they will visit Also draw any rivers or lakes that are important Use black boxes so students can draw photos of their holiday.