Kidz Klub Connection 31
Hello Kidz Klub!
Happy Monday! Welcome to week 7 of our Kidz Klub Connection! I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weekend we had and are ready for more fun and exciting virtual learning.
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’ll head to our neighboring countries north and south of us: Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Bermuda.
Are you ready? Let’s board our virtual airplane and fly to Canada!
Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy!
Take good care.
Miss Charisse
Let's Learn About Canada!
History:
Did you know … Our northern neighbor Canada is a vast and rugged land. From north to south it spans more than half the Northern Hemisphere. In the 16th century, French and British settlers arrived. Land disputes between farmers and fur traders led to four wars between 1689 and 1763. The final war, called the French and Indian War, left the British in control of Canada, but French influence remains strong even today. Today, the British monarch is the head of state of Canada and is represented by a governor-general, who has very limited powers.
Culture & Language:
Did you know … In some ways Canada is many nations in one. Descendants of British and French immigrants make up about half the population. They were followed by other European and Asian immigrants. First Nations peoples make up about four percent of the population. Canada’s form of government is the Federal parliamentary. Its official language are English and French, and its currency is the Canadian dollar.
Ottawa, Canada:
Did you know … Ottawa ( i/ˈɒtəwə/ or /ˈɒtəwɑː/; French pronunciation: [ɔtawa]) is the capital city of Canada. Founded in 1826 as Bytown, and incorporated as "Ottawa" in 1855, the city has evolved into a political and technological centre of Canada. The city is the most educated in Canada, and is home to a number of post-secondary, research, and cultural institutions, including the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery.
Famous Landmarks:
- Niagara Falls - This natural wonder is made of three falls, that are sprawled in the Canadian and American territories.
- Moraine Lake, Banff National Park - Moraine Lake is famous for its blue color and the amazing surroundings.
- Mount Asgard - An impressive mountain, made of 2015 m (6610 ft) high twin towers, can be found in Auyuittuq National Park.
- Waterton Lake Cruise - The gorgeous mountain lake has borders with southern Alberta and Montana, USA. Waterton Lakes National Park is named after this one – the most picturesque and striking natural wonder around.
- Ice Caves - The ice is crystal clear and the cave has amazing acoustics.
- Petit-Champlain, Quebec City - Petit Champlain is the most popular and picturesque neighborhood: visitors come here to explore the historical architecture, narrow cobblestone streets and mural paintings. Moreover – it is the oldest shopping district in the whole continent!
Famous Citizens:
Did you know … Indisputably one of the greatest hockey players of all time, Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky broke countless goal-scoring records during his time playing centre for the Edmonton Oilers (1978-1988) and later several American teams as well. Since retiring, he’s stayed active in the sport, coaching the Canadian Olympic hockey team and serving as a patron of youth leagues.
Fun Facts
Did you know …
- Major cities include Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
- Canada is the second largest country in the world by total area (Russia is the largest).
- Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.
- Canada features the longest coastline in the world, stretching 202080 kilometres (125570 miles).
- Canada shares the longest land border in the world with the United States, totaling 8891 kilometres (5525 miles).
- The name Canada comes from the word ‘kanata’ which means ‘settlement’ or ‘village’ in the language of the indigenous St Lawrence Iroquoians.
- Canada has over 30000 lakes.
- Winters can be very cold in Canada with temperatures dropping below −40 °C (−40 °F) in some parts of the country.
- Canada is rich in resources such as zinc, nickel, lead and gold.
- The most popular sport in Canada is ice hockey.
- Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics, Vancouver the 2010 Winter Olympics and Montreal the 1976 Summer Olympics.
- The maple leaf is a Canadian symbol and features prominently on the national flag.
Did you know that Canada’s country sport is Lacrosse, but Hockey is its most popular sport?
Here are some hockey jokes to make you giggle:
Q: Why did the hockey player visit the bank?
A: He wanted to give out more checks.
Q: Why do hockey players work in bakeries during the off season?
A: They’re great at icing the cakes.
Q: What do you call a monkey who wins the Stanley Cup?
A: A chimpion.
Q: Why was the ghostbuster signed to the hockey team?
A: He always gets ghouls.
Q: What does a hockey player and a magician have in common?
A: They both do hat tricks.
Q: How do hockey players stay cool?
A: By sitting next to the fans.
Q: What did the cowboy ride to the Hockey game?
A: A Zam-pony.
Q: What did the sea captain say to the hockey player using the row boat?
A: Bobby Orr.
Here are some videos of Canada...
Classic Poutine
Canadian cuisine has evolved from the far-reaching cultural influences - Europe, Asia, Caribbean, and especially Britain and France - the country had direct contact with, and the contributions that each individual, family, town, and region made to create the “smorgasbord” as it is considered today. The 5 National Cuisines in Canada are poutine, Canadian bacon, butter tarts, nanaimo bars, and maple syrup.
Here’s a video of Canada’s Classic Poutine … Oh My!
