Denmark
Assignments
Using an atlas, encyclopædia, text book,
the 'We are from' website or other internet sites, see if you can
answer the questions below:
- Draw and colour the Danish flag.
- On the map of Europe, colour in Denmark.
- On the map of Denmark, clearly mark where the capital city
is.
- Fill in the following details:
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Questions about the programme
- Emma doesn’t have her piano lessons at school. Where does
she have them, and what else does she do there?
- What does Emma think that Stone Age boys and girls did? Do you
think that things are very different today?
- What does Emma think about rich people and poor people in
Denmark? Is this the same in Britain?
Optional Assignments
- What is hygge? Do you like the
idea?
- Hans Christian Andersen was a great
storyteller. Try reading one of his stories: what do you think
it’s about?
- Danish people see sport as more than
just competition and keeping fit: it is a way of meeting people and
having fun. Do you think this is right, and if so,
why?
- When most people think of Denmark, they
think of bacon or pastries! Now that you’ve watched the
programme, what do you think are the three best things about
Denmark and its people, and why?
Internet Assignment
A famous King of Denmark was called Harold
Bluetooth! Visit http://www.denmarkemb.org/history.html and see
if you can find out in which year he became King. What was the name
of the next King of Denmark?
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