France
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 French flag.
- On the map of Europe below, colour in France.
- On the map of France, clearly mark where the capital city
is.
- Fill in the following details:
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| Language: |
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Questions about the programme
- Thibault lives in the north of France. What is the north of
France like?
- Samir lives in the south of France. How is the south different
from the north?
- Why do you think Thibault was shocked about where Samir
lives?
Optional Assignments
- Why do you think that the French often stay in France for their
holidays?
- The channel tunnel links Britain and France? Do you think
it’s a good idea? Has it changed the relationship between
Britain and France? How?
- The French see eating good food, and sitting down with friends
and family for a meal, as a very important part of life. People in
other countries don’t spend so much time preparing and eating
proper meals, eating fast food instead. Which do you prefer and
why?
- When most people think of France, they think of frogs’
legs or snails! Now that you’ve watched the programme, what
do you think are the three best things about France and it’s
people, and why?
Internet Assignment
France and England fought each other in a war
known as the Hundred Years War. The war started in 1337, but
didn’t actually last for exactly 100 years. Visit http://www.ontheline.co.uk/explore/journey/france/history.htm
and find out when the Hundred Years War actually finished, and how
many years it lasted.
