Kidz Klub Connection 45
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 to our first 4 European countries: Spain, Italy, France, and Poland. 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 depart our virtual airplane for the weekend. Let’s go to our final stop this week: gorgeous Greece!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Greece!
History:
Did you know … Ancient Greece was a civilization that dominated much of the Mediterranean thousands of years ago. At its peak under Alexander the Great, Ancient Greece ruled much of Europe and Western Asia. The Greeks came before the Romans and much of the Roman culture was influenced by the Greeks. Ancient Greece formed the foundation of much of Western culture today. Everything from government, philosophy, science, mathematics, art, literature, and even sports was impacted by the Ancient Greeks.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … Greece is often referred to as the birthplace of European civilization. Greece is a country of great interests and diverse cultures, influenced by its location, at the junction between the East and the West and by the many occupations of the Greek people throughout history. In general, the Greeks are particularly proud of their culture and speak of their country with an intense passion, feeling that the culture in Greece is a definition of their national and ethnic belonging. Language constitutes one of the most important elements of Greek culture. The drachma was the currency used in Greece during several periods in its history. It was replaced by the euro in 2001.
Athens, Greece:
Did you know … The city of Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world. During ancient Greek times the city was the center of knowledge and culture. Athens is named after the Greek goddess Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, war, and civilization and the patron of the city of Athens. Her shrine, the Parthenon, sits on top of a hill in the center of the city.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … Greece's ancient history has produced so many landmarks, many of them world-famous, that the entire country could be considered a famous landmark. Greece is a Mediterranean country rich in history, culture and natural beauty.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … From Olympian stalwarts and mighty conquerors to epic poets and enigmatic philosophers and from inspiring statesman and legendary lawmakers to avant-garde physicians and poignant painters, Greece has stamped its excellence in the world map with its inspiring lot of famous people.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
• The Olympic Games originated in Ancient Greece.
• The first Olympic Games were held in the southern city of Olympia in 700 B.C. to honor Zeus, the king of the gods.
• Did you know that the Ancient Greeks invented the theatre?
• The ancient Greeks were the fathers of what lies at the very heart of math as it’s taught today.
• The sun shines for 250 days of the year in Greece which is about 180,000 minutes of sunshine in a year.
LEARN MORE: HERE, HERE, & HERE.
Here are silly Olympic Games jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that the ancient Olympic Games were originally a festival, or celebration, of and for Zeus, the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion?
Q: What do skiers eat for breakfast?
A: Frosted Flakes.
Q: What do skiers eat for lunch?
A: Icebergers
Q: What was the lugers favorite part of their cupcake?
A: The icing!
Q: Why couldn’t the olympic curler use his broom?
A: The scarecrow took all the straw.
Q. Why did the curler bring string to the competition?
A: So he could tie the score.
Q: What is the hardest foot to buy an ice skate for?
A: A square foot.
Q: Why is Cinderella such a bad figure skater?
A: She always loses a skate.
Here are some videos of Poland...
Interesting Facts About Greece
Greece(cartoon geography musical video)
Spanakopita !
Greek cuisine is a Mediterranean cuisine. Greek cookery makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, wine (white and red), fish, and meat (including pork, poultry, veal, lamb, rabbit and beef). Other important ingredients include olives, pasta, cheese, lemon juice, herbs, bread, and yogurt. The most commonly used grain is wheat; barley is also used. Common dessert ingredients include nuts, honey, fruits, and filo pastries.
Here’s a video of how to make an authentic Greek Spinach Pie, Spanakopita … Yum!
