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Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Tuesday! Welcome to week 11 of our Kidz Klub Connection! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend, soaking up the sun and breathing in lots of fresh air! I know you are all ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning.
Although we will keep our adventures to Tuesday and Thursday this month of June, we will continue our travels 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 will be introduced to important citizens, visit famous landmarks, and watch regional recipes being made.
I hope you are all well rested for this week’s adventures! We’re heading to 2 countries this week, which are also continents: Africa and Australia.
Are you ready? Let’s board our virtual airplane and fly to Africa!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Africa!
History:
Did you know … The continent of Africa is rich with the history of mankind. Some of the earliest archeological discoveries of human development have been found in Africa including ancient cave paintings many thousands of years old. Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It makes up about a fifth of the world's land. It is surrounded by large areas of water. There are 54 fully recognized and independent countries in Africa, and 14.7% (1.216 billion) of the world's population lives there. It is thought to be the continent where the first humans evolved.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … The culture in Africa is varied and manifold, consisting of a mixture of countries with various tribes that each have their own unique characteristic from the continent of Africa. African culture is expressed in its arts and crafts, folklore and religion, clothing, cuisine, music and languages. Expressions of culture are abundant within Africa, with large amounts of cultural diversity being found not only across different countries but also within single countries. Even though African cultures are widely diverse, they are also, when closely studied, seen to have many similarities; for example, the morals they uphold, their love and respect for their culture as well as the strong respect they hold for the aged and the important, i.e. kings and chiefs.
Algeria, Africa:
Did you know … Algeria (official name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria) is a country in the Western part of North Africa. The capital city is Algiers. It is the largest country in Africa. A large part of southern Algeria is the Sahara Desert. The Aures and Nememcha mountain ranges are in the north. The highest point is Mount That. Official languages are Arabic and Berber. French is widely spoken too.
Famous Landmarks:
Did you know … Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is the place where modern humans originated from and our earliest civilizations thrived. Yet it retains an air of mystery, so much that even Africa's most famous landmarks seem remote treasures, awaiting discovery by only the most intrepid of travelers. Africa’s most intriguing wonders, both natural and man-made, will always welcome and reward visitors who are determined enough to witness them in person.
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … Africa not only has an expansive history and beautiful wildlife, the people of Africa also adds to the richness of its culture from political figures to movie stars.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
- There are 54 countries in Africa - and 9 territories -with a total of more than 1.1 billion people living on the continent, which is 15% of the world's total population.
- Biggest Island: Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.
- Highest Mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
- Driest Place: The Sahara in northern Africa is the largest hot desert in the world.
Here are silly safari jokes to make you giggle:
Did you know that you can learn how to ride an ostrich while visiting South Africa, and if you’re talented enough you can even become an ostrich jockey and race professionally?
Q: Which bird showed up every time we stopped to eat while on our safari?
A: The swallow.
Q: What has 100 legs, 25 noses and is very loud?
A: A herd of stampeding hippos.
Q: What is as big as a hippopotamus but weighs nothing?
A: His shadow.
Q: What animal can you see on an Irish safari?
A: A hip O’Potamus.
Q: What do you call a lion’s reflection in a safari truck’s window?
A: A copycat
Q: What time is it when a lion jumps into the safari truck?
A: Time to get out of the truck.
Here are some videos of Africa...
South Africa: Kids Share Fun Facts
Animated Cartoon: Africa, Safari, Wild Animals
African Foods!
Many people living in Eastern, Western and Southern African villages are farmers. They live almost entirely off the food they grow themselves. Traditional African food is also sold at outdoor markets. In countries like Morocco and Algeria couscous is a popular dish served with meat and vegetables. In Western Africa it is common for people to grow and eat cassava, maize, mille and plantains.
Here’s a video of “The Top Ten Most Popular African Foods” … Yum!
