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Mexico Olah! (hola) = Hello! Mexico's Facts: Area: 761,604 sq miles Capital City: Mexico City Population: 98 million Main Language: Spanish Money: Mexican Peso 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 Kenya Jambo = Hello Kenya's Facts: Area: 224,960 sq miles Capital City: Nairobi Population: 28 million Language: English, Swahili, and other indigenous languages Currency: Kenyan shilling Natural resources: gold, rubies 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 chores in the daytime and at night the family gathers around the fire for storytelling and singing Kenya's Foods In Kenya, they eat barbecued meats, usually goat, and beans Rice, fried doughs, and ugali (a cornmeal porridge), yams, and fruits are also often served In the cities almost any kind of food can be found Kenya's Activities Football (soccer) is a popular sport in Kenya Kenya is well known for its long distance runners One of Kenya's best known runners is Kipchoge Keino, who won Olympic Gold Medals in both 1968 and 1972 Kenyans also enjoy dancing and music Kenya's Animals Kenya is famous for its wildlife The country is home to animals such as elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinoceros, warthogs, and other wild game There are also over 1,000 kinds of bird in Kenya Safari (a Swahili word meaning journey) tours are important to Kenya Thousands of visitors travel to Kenya each year to see the animals 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 Egypt Egypt's Facts: Area: 386,900 sq mi Capital City: Cairo Population: 69 million Main Language: Arabic Currency: Egyptian pound Industries: textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, petroleum, construction, cement, metals Egypt's People Life in modern Egypt is both modern and traditional In the big cities, such as Cairo, people wear jeans and sneakers as well as more traditional dress Traditional dress for men is a galabayya It is a long, cotton robe In traditional dress, women wear a black dress over their house clothes when going out in public They also wear a veil that covers their head and face At one time, camels were the main way that people traveled in Egypt People still ride camels, but for fun The most common forms of transportation are trains, buses, and automobiles Egypt's Homes Egyptian homes are also found in both modern and traditional styles In the cities, modern homes exist near businesses built of steel and glass Villages are often populated with homes made of mud and brick Other traditional people may live in goatskin tents 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 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 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 Greece Greece's Facts: Area: 50,961 sq mi Capital City: Athens Population: 10 million Main Language: Greek Currency: Euro Agriculture—products: wheat, corn, barley, sugar beets, olives, tomatoes, wine Greece's People Most Greeks wear modern clothing, although traditional clothing continues to be worn in some rural areas Many people in Greece, wear black all of the time to show respect for the dead About 98% of the people in Greece attend a Greek Orthodox Church Greek children not celebrate birthdays, instead they celebrate their "name day" Their name day is on the day of the Saint they were named after For example, everyone named Catherine celebrates on St Catherine's Day Greece's Homes Most Greeks live in cities or coastal areas In the cities there are apartments and modern homes Almost every Greek apartment has a balcony Many homes are white with colorfully painted doors and windows These homes are made of stone, brick, and clay Ancient Greek homes were built around an open courtyard and some still follow this style Greece's Culture 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'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 Greece's Activities The country's favorite sports are soccer, basketball, and track and field events Hiking and skiing are popular in the mountainous areas Water sports are also popular The Greeks were the first to establish the Olympic Games, thousands of years ago Greece's Animals Greece is home to over 6,000 kinds of plants The mountains have wolves and bears In the ocean, there are dolphins, turtles, and seal Greece's Land 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 India India's Facts: Area: 1,269,346 sq miles Capital City: New Delhi Population: billion Main Languages: Hindi, English, and Urdu Currency: Rupee 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 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 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 Russia Russia's Facts: Area: 6,592,800 sq mi Capital City: Moscow Population: 146 million Main Language: Russian Currency: Ruble The largest country in the world Russia's People Most people in Russia dress in modern clothes, especially in the cities Traditional clothes are used for festivals In the smaller villages many women wear skirts and a shawl to cover their heads or shoulders Men often wear fur caps with ear flaps to protect from the very cold temperatures 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 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 Russia's Animals The forests of Russia are home to reindeer, wolves, bear, lynx, and the Siberian tiger Russia's Land The Russian Federation stretches across two continents, Europe and Asia It is the largest country in the world The climate is very cold in the winter, and because of this cold, not many people live there In Siberia, Russia's coldest area, temperatures may drop as low as -45 degrees 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  _ _ _ _ I will also see _ I will see _ I will play I will eat _ I will ride on _through the country The local animals are The local people live in _ The local people wear It is in _ I'm going to _ for summer vacation My Summer vacation Russia India Mexico Egypt Kenya 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 [...]... _ The local people wear It is in _ I'm going to _ for summer vacation My Summer vacation Russia India Mexico Egypt Kenya 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... 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 ... Kenya each year to see the animals Kenya's Holidays and Celebrations Kenyans celebrate holidays from many cultural and religious backgrounds The major holidays in Kenya are New Years Day, Easter,... 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,... going to _ for summer vacation My Summer vacation Russia India Mexico Egypt Kenya Countries lesson plan Have TA define traditional put kids in pairs They must draw their country