Kidz Klub Connection 33
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Wednesday! I hope you are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning. Check this special video of Storytime with Miss Trudy!
With a new month comes new places to travel to. The month of May will take us all over the world on Where in The World!! We will journey to countries near and far, learning about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We will be introduced to important citizens, visit famous landmarks, and learn regional recipes.
This week, we’re headed to our neighboring countries north and south of us: Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Bermuda.
Today, we’re exploring gorgeous Bermuda – an island nation that although is self-governing, is also a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean . Let’s board our virtual airplane and off we go!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Bermuda!
History:
Did you know … Bermuda is a fairly isolated set of islands in the Atlantic Ocean around 650 miles east of the coast of North Carolina. It has one main island and 180 smaller islands. Although it is a self-governing country, Bermuda is a British overseas territory.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … The culture of Bermuda reflects the heritage of its people, who are chiefly of Native American, African, and European descent. A small percentage of Asians also live on the island. About three-fifths of the population is of full or mixed African ancestry - descendants of slaves brought from other parts of the world - making for an interesting blend along with the rich English heritage. There is also a presence of Portuguese culture from the descendants of Portuguese laborers from Madeira and the Azores who have immigrated to Bermuda since the mid-19th century. The main language spoke is English and Portuguese. Their currency is the Bermudian dollar.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Hamilton, Bermuda:
Did you know … Hamilton City, the capital of Bermuda was named after Henry Hamilton who was the Governor of the island between 1788 - 1794. The history of Hamilton began in 1790. On January 23, 1815 Hamilton officially became the capital of Bermuda replacing the historic Town of St. George. Today, the City of Hamilton has great harbor views. Since Hamilton is a harbor town on a lush island, plenty of its attractions delve into local flora and fauna.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … Bermuda's pink sand beaches and clear, cerulean blue ocean waters are popular with tourists. Many of Bermuda's hotels are along the south shore of the island. In addition to its beaches, there are a number of sightseeing attractions.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … Bermuda has produced, or been home to, actors such as Oona O'Neill, Earl Cameron, Diana Dill, Lena Headey, Will Kempe, and most famously, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Fun Facts
Did you know … An unsolved oceanic mystery, the Bermuda Triangle is an area of the ocean in which many ships and airplanes have disappeared. Bermuda Triangle is the greatest mystery that hasn’t been solved. Are there supernatural forces at work here or have stories been blown out of proportion?
Did you know that fish is one of the main ingredients in Bermudian cuisine? Local fish includes mahi mahi, snapper, spiny lobster, tuna, and wahoo?
Here are silly fish jokes to make you giggle:
* What do you call a fish with a tie?
– So-FISH-ticated
* What do you get when you cross fish and an elephant?
– Swimming trunks.
* Why don’t oysters share their pearls?
– They’re shellfish!
* What do sea monsters eat?
– Fish and ships.
* What do maps and fish have in common?
– They both have scales!
* What’s the difference between a piano and a fish?
– You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish!
* Why don’t fish like basketball?
– They’re afraid of the net!
* How do you get an oyster to the hospital?
– In a clam-bulance!
Here are some videos of Gorgeous Bermuda...
Bermudian cuisine is the cuisine of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. The cuisine of the islands reflects a rich and diverse history and heritage blending British and Portuguese cuisine with preparations of local seafood species, particularly wahoo and rockfish. Traditional dishes include codfish and potatoes served either with an add on of hard boiled egg and butter or olive oil sauce with a banana or in the Portuguese style with tomato-onion sauce, peas and rice. Hoppin' John, pawpaw casserole and fish chowder are also specialties of Bermuda.[1] As most ingredients used in Bermuda’s cuisine are imported, local dishes are offered with a global blend, with fish as the major ingredient, in any food eaten at any time.
Here’s a video on “Proper Food, Only in Bermuda”… it’ll make you hungry!
