Where in the world would you like to live

someday?

The world is a

BIG place.

Would you like to live in Canada?

Have you ever thought about moving to Australia?

Maybe you would like to live in France.

Would you like to live in Brazil?

India may be where you live one day.

You are going to learn many things about different countries

and their culture.

You will:

• read to be informed about different countries and their cultures.

• choose a country where you would like to live one day.

• create a visual display that will inform your classmates about your country and its culture.

• write a letter to your parents explaining why you would like to live in that country

• When you read you will complete organizers in your journal using the important information you find in the text.

• Follow the directions in your travel journal and on the computer to complete each assignment.

Let’s begin by learning about our neighbor, Canada!

Where is Canada located?

• Click NORTH if you think Canada is north of the United States.

• Click SOUTH if you think that Canada is south of the United States.

You are correct! Canada is north of the United States.

• Look at the map of Canada.

• MAP OF CANADA

• Write 2 facts about Canada in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity A, p.3

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD

GO AHEAD

Sorry. Canada is north of the United States.

• Look at the map of Canada.

• MAP OF CANADA

• Write 2 facts about Canada in your journal that you learned from the map. Activty A, p.3

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Canada’s Traditions

Think about your family’s traditions. Do you always eat turkey for Thanksgiving? Maybe you always go to the beach for the 4th of July. Every country has a different way that most people live and different traditions they follow. You will read about the culture of many people of Canada.

CANADA

Read about Canada’s:

CITIES PEOPLE ANIMALS

ACTIVITIES LAND FOOD

Complete the outline in your journal using the information on the web site. Activity B, p.3-4

Here we go to Canada!

When you have finished the outline on Canada, close the page and click GO AHEAD.

You should be thinking:

Where in the WORLD do I want to live?

Click go to begin!

GO!GO AHEAD

Now Let’s travel to Australia!

Where is Australia located?

• Click NORTH if you think Australia is north of the equator.

• Click SOUTH if you think that Australia is south of the equator.

You are correct! Australia is south of the equator.

• Look at the map of Australia.

• MAP OF AUSTRALIA

• Write 2 facts about Australia in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity c, p.5

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Sorry. Australia is south of the equator.

• Look at the map of Australia.

• MAP OFAUSTRALIA

• Write 2 facts about Australia in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity C, p.5

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Let’s learn about the “Land Down Under”

Australia is called the land down under

because it is located south of the equator.

The entire country is “down under”

the rest of us!

AUSTRALIA

Read about Australia’s:

CITIES ANIMALS

ACTIVITIES LAND FOOD

Complete the outline in your journal using the information on the web site. Activity D, p.5-6

Here we go to Australia!

When you have finished the outline on

Australia, close the page and click GO AHEAD.

You should be thinking:

Where in the WORLD do I want to live?

Click go to begin!

GO!GO AHEAD

Now Let’s travel to France!

Where is France located?

• Click the name of the continent where you think France is located

North America

South America

Australia

Antarctica

Europe

Asia

Africa

You are correct! France is located on the continent

of Europe.• Look at the map of France.

• MAP OF FRANCE

• Write 2 facts about France in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity E, p.7

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Sorry. Try again.

GO BACK

What do you know about the largest country in Europe?

Do you love going to art class?

Do you love riding your bike?

Maybe you would enjoy living in France.

FRANCE

Read about France’s:

FAMOUS LANDMARK CULTURE

ACTIVITIES LAND FOOD

Complete the outline in your journal using the information on the web site. Activity F, p.7

Let’s set sea for beautiful France!When you have finished the outline on France, close the page and click GO AHEAD.

You should be thinking:

Where in the WORLD do I want to live?

Click go to begin!

GO!GO AHEAD

Brazil is waiting for your visit!

Where is Brazil located?

• Click the name of the continent where you think Brazil is located:

North America

South America

Australia

Antarctica

Europe

Asia

Africa

You are correct! Brazil is located on the continent

of South America.

• Look at the map of Brazil.

• MAP OF BRAZIL

• Write 2 facts about Brazil in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity G, p.8

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Sorry. Try again.

GO BACK

Brazil is a fascinating country!

You will learn many fascinating things about Brazil. It is the largest country in South America and it is home to the Amazon rain forest.

BRAZIL

Read about Brazil’s:

RAINFOREST PEOPLE ACTIVITIES

PRODUCTS CELEBRATIONS

Complete the outline in your journal using the information on the web site. Activity H, p.8

We are traveling south to Brazil!

When you have finished the outline on Brazil, close the page and click GO AHEAD.

You should be thinking:

Where in the WORLD do I want to live?

Click go to begin!

GO!GO AHEAD

You may want to live in India!

Do you like to be around a lot of people? More people live in India than in any other country in the world!

Where is India located?

• Click the name of the continent where you think India is located:

North America

South America

Australia

Antarctica

Europe

Asia

Africa

You are correct! India is located on the continent

of Asia.

• Look at the map of India.

• MAP OF INDIA

• Write 2 facts about India in your journal that you learned from the map. Activity I, p.9

• When you are finished, click GO AHEAD.

GO AHEAD

Sorry. Try again.

GO BACK

India is full of wonderful surprises!

While the culture of India may be very different from the United States you may discover that it has many things to offer.

India

Read about India’s:

TAJ MAHAL PEOPLE ANIMALS

CULTURE FOODS

Complete the outline in your journal using the information on the web site. Activity J, p.9-10

Let’s catch the next plane to India!

When you have finished the outline on India, close the page and click GO AHEAD. It is almost time for you to make your decision.

You should be thinking:

Where in the WORLD do I want to live?

Click go to begin!

GO!GO AHEAD

So now it is time to THINK, THINK,

THINK!

Where in the world would you like to live

someday?

CANADA

AUSTRALIA

FRANCE

BRAZIL

INDIA

The world is a

BIG place.

Now it is time to make your decision.• Read the outlines you have created in your journal for each

country.• Think about the culture of each country.• Choose the country where you would like to live one day.

CANADA

AUSTRALIA FRANCE

BRAZILINDIA

WELCOME TO CANADA!

As a new citizen of Canada, you still have a lot to learn.

• In your journal, find the page “Canadian Citizen”

• Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you.

• You will continue traveling through Canada to learn more about your new home.

• You will read to be informed about life in Canada on different web pages.

• As you read you will list important information you have learned in your journal.

• Use the information you learn on these pages to complete the questions in your journal.

• Follow the link below to learn more about your new home, Canada.

• Begin by reading about Canada’s size and location.

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Canada’s food, holidays, and interesting facts.

• When you have finished Activities 1, 2, and 3, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

CANADAGO AHEAD

• Let’s learn some more about Canada’s holidays. Are they similar to or different from the holidays you celebrate in America?

• On this web page you will find many holidays listed that Canadians celebrate. Choose 2 to read about that sound most interesting to you.

• Use the information you have read to answer the questions in your journal. When you have finished Activity 4, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

• CANADIAN HOLDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS

GO AHEAD

Congratulations!

You have completed this web tour of Canada.

Whew! You have learned a lot about our northern neighbors. Your classmates will enjoy hearing about your experience. Follow the directions in your journal to complete your project.

And remember….

The world is a

BIG place!

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA!

As a new citizen of Australia, you still have a lot to learn.

• In your journal, find the page “Australian Citizen”

• Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you.

• You will continue traveling through Australia to learn more about your new home.

• You will read to be informed about life in Australia on different web pages.

• As you read you will list important information you have learned in your journal.

• Use the information you learn on these pages to complete the questions in your journal.

• Follow the link below to learn more about your new home, Australia.

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Australia’s population, language, food and drink, clothing, and transportation.

• When you have finished Activities 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

AUSTRALIAN PEOPLE

GO AHEAD

• Let’s learn some more about Australia and its culture. Is it similar to or different from the culture in America?

• Begin by reading about Australia’s size and location.

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Australia’s food, holidays, and interesting facts

• Use the information you have read to answer the questions in your journal.

• When you have finished Activities 6, 7, 8, and 9, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

AUSTRALIAGO AHEAD

Congratulations!

You have completed this web tour of Australia. Whew! You have learned a lot about the “Land Down Under”. Your classmates will enjoy hearing about your experience. Follow the directions in your journal to complete your project.

And remember….

The world is a

BIG place!

WELCOME TO FRANCE!

As a new citizen of France, you still have a lot to learn.

• In your journal, find the page “French Citizen”

• Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you.

• You will continue traveling through France to learn more about your new home.

• You will read to be informed about life in France on different web pages.

• As you read you will list important information you have learned in your journal.

• Use the information you learn on these pages to complete the questions in your journal.

• Follow the link below to learn more about your new home, France.

• Begin by reading about France’s size and location

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about France’s food, holidays, and interesting facts.

• When you have finished Activities 1, 2, and 3, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

FRANCE

GO AHEAD

• Let’s learn some more about France’s holidays. Are they similar to or different from the holidays you celebrate in America?

• On this web page you will read about 2 holidays which are celebrated in France. Use the information you have read to answer the questions in your journal.

• When you have finished Activity 4, close the web page and click GO AHEAD

HOLDAYS OF FRANCE

GO AHEAD

• You should be learning lots of things about life in France. Let’s hear what a French citizen says your life would be like if you were French.

• Use the information on this page to complete your assignment in your journal.

• When you have finished Activity 5, close the web page and click GO AHEAD

LIFE IN FRANCE

GO AHEAD

Congratulations!

You have completed this web tour of France. Whew! You have learned a lot about what your life would be like if you lived in France. Your classmates will enjoy hearing about your experience. Follow the directions in your journal to complete your project.

And remember….

The world is a

BIG place!

WELCOME TO BRAZIL!

As a new citizen of Brazil, you still have a lot to learn.

• In your journal, find the page “Brazilian Citizen”

• Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you.

• You will continue traveling through Brazil to learn more about your new home.

• You will read to be informed about life in Brazil on different web pages.

• As you read you will list important information you have learned in your journal.

• Use the information you learn on these pages to complete the questions in your journal.

• Follow the link below to learn more about your new home, Brazil.

• Begin by reading about Brazil’s size and location

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Brazil’s food, holidays, and interesting facts.

• When you have finished Activities 1, 2, and 3, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

BRAZIL

GO AHEAD

• What is it like to live in Brazil? What would you wear? What would you eat? What kind of things would you do with you family?

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Brazil’s family life, dress, food, recreation, celebrations, and greetings.

• Use the information you have read to answer the questions in your journal.

• When you have finished Activities 4, 5, and 6, close the web page and click GO AHEAD

THE EVERYDAY CULTURES OF BRAZIL

GO AHEAD

• You should be learning lots of things about life in Brazil.

• I wonder what type of games you might play if you lived in Brazil? Follow the link below to find out.

• Use the information on this page to complete your assignment in your journal.

• When you have finished Activity 7, close the web page and click GO AHEAD

A BRAZILIAN GAME

GO AHEAD

Congratulations!

You have completed this web tour of Brazil.

Whew! You have learned a lot about what your life would be like if you lived in Brazil. Your classmates will enjoy hearing about your experience. Follow the directions in your journal to complete your project.

And remember….

The world is a

BIG place!

WELCOME TO INDIA!

As a new citizen of India, you still have a lot to learn.

• In your journal, find the page “Indian Citizen”

• Hint: Use the Table of Contents to help you.

• You will continue traveling through India to learn more about your new home.

• You will read to be informed about life in India on different web pages.

• As you read you will list important information you have learned in your journal.

• Use the information you learn on these pages to complete the questions in your journal.

• Follow the link below to learn more about your new home, India.

• Begin by reading about India’s size and location.

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about India’s food, holidays, and interesting facts.

• When you have finished Activities 1, 2, and 3, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

INDIA

GO AHEAD

• What is it like to live in India? What would you wear? What would you eat? What kind of things would you do with you family?

• At the top of the web page you will click on the links to read about Brazil’s family life, holidays and celebrations, recreation, dress, and foods..

• Use the information you have read to answer the questions in your journal.

• When you have finished Activities 4, and 5, close the web page and click GO AHEAD

CUSTOMS AND TRADTIONS OF INDIA

GO AHEAD

• You should be learning lots of things about life in Brazil.

• You have read that Diwali is a holiday celebrated in India. Let’s read to learn more about Diwali.

• Use the information on this page to complete your assignment in your journal.

• When you have finished Activity 6, close the web page and click GO AHEAD.

DIWALI

GO AHEAD

Congratulations!

You have completed this web tour of India.

Whew! You have learned a lot about what your life would be like if you lived in India. Your classmates will enjoy hearing about your experience. Follow the directions in your journal to complete your project.

And remember….

The world is a

BIG place!