European Countries

European Countries

Objective: This worksheet aims to familiarize students with various European countries, their cultures, and key facts, while also encouraging personal reflection and cross-cultural comparison.

Content and methods: The worksheet presents information about several European countries through a dialogue between two students and short reports from children living in five different European countries. It includes multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension of the information provided about these countries. Additionally, it incorporates a map activity where students locate the countries discussed. Finally, it prompts students to choose a report that interests them, formulate questions, and compare their own life with that of the child in the report, fostering personal engagement and comparative thinking.

Competencies:

Reading comprehension
Geographical literacy (map skills)
Cross-cultural understanding and comparison
Critical thinking and information extraction
Written communication (formulating questions and a short message)

Target group: 5th-7th grade

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Target group and level

5th-7th grade

Subjects

GeographyPolitics

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European Countries

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Lucas

Hi Lucas! How are you doing today?

14:20

Hey Anna! I'm good, thanks. How about you?

14:25

I'm great! Just got back from a school trip to Berlin. It was amazing!

14:27

That's awesome! What did you see there?

14:30

We visited the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and the Reichstag. Germany has such a rich history!

14:32

Definitely! I went to Berlin last year too. Did you try any German food?

14:35

Yes! We had pretzels and currywurst. So good! Do you have any favorite spots in Portugal?

14:37

For sure! Lisbon is a must-see. The Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery are incredible. Plus, you have to try pastéis de nata.

14:40

I've heard about those! Portugal seems so beautiful. Do you know much about other European countries?

14:42

Yeah, Europe is so diverse. For example, did you know that Finland has more than 180,000 lakes?

14:45

Wow, that's a lot! And I read that the EU headquarters are in Brussels, Belgium.

14:48

Exactly! Brussels is also famous for its chocolate and waffles. Have you ever been to France?

14:50

Yes, I visited Paris two years ago. The Eiffel Tower is just as stunning as they say.

14:52

I'd love to see it someday. Europe has so many different cultures and languages. It's really cool.

14:55

Totally! It's amazing how you can travel a few hours and be in a completely different country.

14:57

Agreed. By the way, any plans for your next trip?

15:00

Not yet, but I'm thinking about Italy. I've always wanted to see Rome and Venice.

15:02

Italy sounds perfect! Let me know how it goes. Maybe I'll plan a trip there too.

15:05

Will do! Talk to you later, Lucas.

15:07

See you, Anna!

15:09

Children in Europe

Read the reports of children living in different European countries.

Belgium

Belgium

Hi! My name is Lucas and I am 13 years old. I live in Antwerp, a beautiful city in Belgium. My family includes my parents, my elder sister, and our dog, Max. At home, we speak Dutch, but in school, I also learn French and German because Belgium has three official languages. Our capital city is Brussels, which is famous for being the headquarters of the European Union. Belgium is a parliamentary monarchy, and our king is Philippe. Our economy is strong, especially in industries like automotive, chemicals, and food. I love Belgian chocolates and waffles, which are known all over the world!

Lucas is a 13-year-old boy from Antwerp who enjoys living in a multilingual country famous for its delicious chocolates.

Spain

Spain

Hola! My name is Sofia and I am 12 years old. I live in Madrid, the capital of Spain. My family consists of my parents, my little brother, and our cat, Luna. We speak Spanish at home. Madrid is a lively city with lots of history and culture. Spain is a parliamentary monarchy, and our king is Felipe VI. The economy here is diverse, with strong tourism, agriculture, and automotive industries. I love flamenco dancing and eating tapas with my family. Spain has a rich cultural heritage, and I enjoy learning about it in school.

Sofia is a 12-year-old girl from Madrid who loves flamenco dancing and enjoys the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Greece

Greece

Yia sou! My name is Alexios and I am 14 years old. I live in Athens, the capital of Greece. My family includes my parents, my twin sister, and our parrot, Zeus. We speak Greek at home. Athens is an ancient city with lots of historical sites like the Acropolis. Greece is a parliamentary republic, and our president is Katerina Sakellaropoulou. Our economy is recovering and tourism is a major part of it. I love Greek mythology and visiting the beautiful islands during holidays. Greek food, especially souvlaki and baklava, is my favorite!

Alexios is a 14-year-old boy from Athens who loves Greek mythology and enjoys exploring the rich history of his city.

Ireland

Ireland

Hi there! My name is Aoife and I am 11 years old. I live in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. My family consists of my parents, my two younger brothers, and our dog, Finn. We speak English at home, but I also learn Irish (Gaeilge) in school. Dublin is a vibrant city with lots of music and festivals. Ireland is a parliamentary democracy, and our president is Michael D. Higgins. The economy is strong, with technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture being important sectors. I love listening to traditional Irish music and exploring the beautiful green landscapes.

Aoife is an 11-year-old girl from Dublin who enjoys traditional Irish music and exploring Ireland's beautiful landscapes.

Poland

Poland

Cześć! My name is Jan and I am 15 years old. I live in Kraków, a historic city in Poland. My family includes my parents, my elder brother, and our cat, Maja. We speak Polish at home. Kraków is known for its medieval architecture and the Wawel Castle. Poland is a parliamentary republic, and our president is Andrzej Duda. The economy is growing, with strong industries in IT, automotive, and mining. I enjoy learning about Polish history and love eating pierogi and bigos, which are traditional Polish dishes.

Jan is a 15-year-old boy from Kraków who loves learning about Polish history and enjoys traditional Polish cuisine.

Find the countries

Now look at the map of Europe and try to find the 5 countries the children live in. Afterwards answer the multiple choice questions.

For each question, choose the correct answer.