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Digital Place Based Storytelling Project
Good Morning Grade 3's!
Today we will be going on an adventure all around the world! As you know, we have been studying the countries of India, Ukraine, Tunisia and Peru. Our journey today will start in Edmonton, Canada will take us to eight different stops, two in each country we have studied. At each of the locations you will hear a story about a tradition that belongs to the people of that country or will learn about the languages spoken there. All of your hard work on this project has paid off, and we are ready to find out what each of you has discovered! So fasten your seatbelts! Here we go!
Today we will be going on an adventure all around the world! As you know, we have been studying the countries of India, Ukraine, Tunisia and Peru. Our journey today will start in Edmonton, Canada will take us to eight different stops, two in each country we have studied. At each of the locations you will hear a story about a tradition that belongs to the people of that country or will learn about the languages spoken there. All of your hard work on this project has paid off, and we are ready to find out what each of you has discovered! So fasten your seatbelts! Here we go!
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Kolkata, West Bengal India
Years ago, Calcutta was the capital city of India.
Arranged marriage is a tradition in India. When a person is ready to get married, they will ask their mother and father to find them a husband or wife. They believe their parents are very wise and will make a good decision. Some things the parents will think about when they make this decision include how wealthy the person is, and what their family is like.
Information gathered from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arranged_marriages_in_India
Arranged marriage is a tradition in India. When a person is ready to get married, they will ask their mother and father to find them a husband or wife. They believe their parents are very wise and will make a good decision. Some things the parents will think about when they make this decision include how wealthy the person is, and what their family is like.
Information gathered from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arranged_marriages_in_India
(New) Delhi, India
New Delhi, Delhi India
Delhi is the capital city of India.
There are many languages spoken in India. The official language is Hindi, but many people also speak English.
There are many languages spoken in India. The official language is Hindi, but many people also speak English.
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis is the capital city of Tunisia.
Tunisia is well known for it's tradition of carpet weaving. Even thousands of years ago, people from other countries admired the carpets made in Tunisia! Carpet weaving is an important part of some of the religions in Tunisia. Many women make the beautiful carpets to sell.
Information taken from http://www.raken.com/style/eng/historique/tapis_tapisserie.asp
Tunisia is well known for it's tradition of carpet weaving. Even thousands of years ago, people from other countries admired the carpets made in Tunisia! Carpet weaving is an important part of some of the religions in Tunisia. Many women make the beautiful carpets to sell.
Information taken from http://www.raken.com/style/eng/historique/tapis_tapisserie.asp
Sfax, Tunisia
Sfax, Tunisia
Sfax is a major city in Tunisia.
The main language in Tunisia is Arabic. The second language is French.
The main language in Tunisia is Arabic. The second language is French.
Kiev, Ukraine
Kiev, Kyyivs'ka Ukraine
Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine.
Many Ukrainians celebrate Easter by making Easter eggs called "Pysanky." The eggs are coloured using dye and wax. There are many beautiful designs and patterns created on the Pysanky.
Information gathered from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pysanka#History
Many Ukrainians celebrate Easter by making Easter eggs called "Pysanky." The eggs are coloured using dye and wax. There are many beautiful designs and patterns created on the Pysanky.
Information gathered from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pysanka#History
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast Ukraine
Karkhiv used to be the capital of Ukraine.
Many years ago, Russian ruled Ukraine so the people had to speak Russian. Today the official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian.
Many years ago, Russian ruled Ukraine so the people had to speak Russian. Today the official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian.
Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru
Lima is the capital of Peru.
The Santa Rosa de Lima Day is an exciting festival in Peru! This festival honours a woman from Peru named Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa lived many years ago. She was known for performing miracles.
Information gathered from http://www.perutravels.net/peru-travel-guide/art-festivals-santa-rosa.htm
The Santa Rosa de Lima Day is an exciting festival in Peru! This festival honours a woman from Peru named Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa lived many years ago. She was known for performing miracles.
Information gathered from http://www.perutravels.net/peru-travel-guide/art-festivals-santa-rosa.htm
Cusco, Peru
Cusco Peru
Cusco is a very, very old city! Many ancient ruins are found here!
In Peru, the official language is Spanish. Many people also speak Quechua and Aymara. These are two of the original languages of Peru.
In Peru, the official language is Spanish. Many people also speak Quechua and Aymara. These are two of the original languages of Peru.