Kidz Klub Connection 40
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Friday! We did it! We finished another virtual learning week together! I’m so proud of you all!
So far for Where in The World !! we journeyed over the Atlantic Ocean to the 4 countries that make up the United Kingdom. We learned about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We were introduced to important citizens, visited famous landmarks, and watched videos of regional recipes.
But, we are not done yet. We have one more country to explore before we head home for the weekend. Let’s go to our final stop this week: Iceland!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Iceland!
History:
Did you know … Iceland is an island in Northern Europe that is located in the Atlantic Ocean near the Arctic circle. The country lies on two tectonic plates along which the volcanoes are located: the Eurasian and North American plates. Iceland was founded by the Vikings. People from Norway, Denmark and Sweden were the first to settle in Iceland from as early as 870.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … Icelanders take care to preserve their traditions and language. Some Icelanders still believe in elves, trolls, and other mythical characters that date back to their Celtic and Norse beginnings. Most Icelanders live in the southwest part of the country.
Every student is taught to speak both Danish and English in school. Handball and soccer are the two most popular sports for children, but they also enjoy swimming and horseback riding.
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic, but English, Nordic languages, and German are widely spoken, as well.
The Icelandic currency is the Icelandic Krona.
Reykjavik, Iceland:
Did you know … Iceland is a small island nation that is Europe's westernmost country and home to the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which was established in AD 874. Until the 19th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1785 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national center of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … Iceland is a country of great extremes. On one hand, you have sparkling glaciers and the other voluminous volcanoes. In between, you might find a lava field, a glacier, a fertile greenfield or maybe even a gorge. The variety is without comparison.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … Icelandic celebrities? Is that really a thing? And are they known outside of their home country? The answer is yes! And maybe you know more famous Icelandic people than you thought. You just didn't realize they were from Iceland.
LEARN MORE: alue="https://www.carsiceland.com/post/famous-people-from-iceland" type="url" href="https://www.carsiceland.com/post/famous-people-from-iceland" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://www.carsiceland.com/post/famous-people-from-iceland">HERE & HERE.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
- Iceland is the world’s second largest island.
- Foxes were the only land mammals in Iceland when it was settled. Newcomers brought in domesticated animals and reindeer.
- School is free for all Icelanders all the way through college.
- The country started out as a shelter for all sorts of runaways and renegades.
Here are silly volcano jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that Iceland has 48 volcanoes and that on average, Iceland experiences a major volcanic event once every 5 years?
What did one volcano say to the other volcano?
I lava you
What does baby volcano say to his volcano mom?
Magma.
What kind of dessert comes out of a musical volcano?
Bach Lava
Why didn't the volcano have any money?
It went bank-erupt
Why are volcanoes so jolly?
Whenever they hear a joke, they erupt with laughter
Icelandic Pancakes!
Iceland is surrounded by ocean, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that fish and seafood is a big part of the Icelandic cuisine. Most of the traditional Icelandic food revolves around fish, dairy, bread, potatoes, and lamb. In the past, resources in Iceland were few and far between. The lack of sunlight, severely limited fishing and hunting options, and the island’s isolation under the Arctic Circle made the importation of goods and food items difficult at best. Today, the key elements of the Icelandic diet have changed very little since the country’s settlement over a thousand years ago.
Here’s a video of how to make Icelandic Pancakes … Delish!
