Kidz Klub Connection 42
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to week 9 of our Kidz Klub Connection! I hope you are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning.
This month of May we have been travelling all over the world on Where in The World !! We are journeying to countries near and far, learning about their history, culture & language, cuisine, and other fun facts. We are being introduced to important citizens, visiting famous landmarks, and watching regional recipes being made.
I hope you are all well rested for this week’s adventures! We’re heading to 5 countries in Europe: Spain, Italy, France, Poland, and Greece.
Are you ready to explore another European country? Let’s continue to Italy!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Italy!
History:
Did you know … Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula that juts out of southern Europe into the Adriatic Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and other waters. Its location has played an important role in its history. The country has a long history, as Rome was founded in 753 BC. After the Roman Empire broke down in 395 AD, there were many separate kingdoms and city states. Italy became one nation only in 1861. The 'Kingdom of Italy' lasted from 1861 until 1946. The Italian Republic was formed in 1946. Italy is founding member of the European Union (EU) and the NATO.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … Italian culture is steeped in the arts, family, architecture, music and food. Home of the Roman Empire and a major center of the Renaissance, culture on the Italian peninsula has flourished for centuries.
The official language of the country is Italian. About 93 percent of the Italian population speaks Italian as native language. The currency of Italy is Euro.
For Italians, food isn't just nourishment, it is life. Family gatherings are frequent and often centered around food and the extended networks of families. Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese and pasta are important part of Italian meals. Pasta comes in a wide range of shapes, widths and lengths, including penne, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and lasagna.
The family (la famiglia) is the most important aspect of an Italian’s life. It provides emotional and economic support to the individual and often forms the basis of their social circles.
Rome, Italy:
Did you know … Ancient Rome was a powerful and important civilization that ruled much of Europe for nearly 1000 years. The culture of Ancient Rome was spread throughout Europe during its rule. As a result, Rome's culture still has an impact in the Western world today. The basis for much of Western culture comes from Ancient Rome, especially in areas such as government, engineering, architecture, language, and literature.
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Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … Italy is one of the most popular tourist countries in the world and the top country to learn about ancient Roman history. There are so many famous monuments, buildings and castles in Italy, but these top 10 landmarks should be recognised by everyone!
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … If you think of famous Italians, Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus are often the first to come to mind. The travels of the most famous explorers of Italian origin are discussed widely. But there are so many other great Italians you should know.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
- The colors of the Italian flag represent hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).
- Italians love their cars and they are very well known for the super-fast and super cool Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
- The Italians have had their fair share of inventions including the thermometer, the electric battery, the piano, the barometer, nitroglycerin, espresso machine, typewriter, eye glasses, the ice-cream cone, the violin, the cello and wireless telegraphy!
Here are silly car jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that the Italians love their cars and they are very well known for the super-fast and super cool cars?
Q: What did the tornado say to the sports car?
A: Want to go for a spin!
Q: What part of the car is the laziest?
A: The wheels, because they are always tired!
Q: What made the dinosaur's car stop?
A: A flat Tire-annosaurus!
Q: When is a car like a frog?
A: When it's being toad!
Knock knock!
Who's there?
Cargo!
Cargo who?
Car go "Beep beep"!
Spaghetti!
Italian cuisine is generally characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Italian cuisine is also well known for its use of a diverse variety of pasta. Pasta include noodles in various lengths, widths, and shapes. Most pastas may be distinguished by the shapes for which they are named.
Here’s a video of how to make Italian Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes … Delish!
