Norway
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 Norwegian flag.
- On the map of Europe below, colour in Norway.
- On the map of Norway, clearly mark where the capital city
is.
- Fill in the following details:
| Capital: |
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| Population: |
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| Area: |
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| People per sq km: |
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| Language: |
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| Currency: |
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Questions about the programme
- Why are after school activities an important way of keeping
people’s spirits up in the winter?
- Why are there a lot of people in Hidra in the summer? Why is
this different in the winter?
- Why does Helene like living in Hidra? Do you agree with
her?
Optional Assignments
- Why do the people of Hidra want a tunnel? Do you think they are
right?
- Salmon farming is becoming a popular industry in Norway. Why do
you think this is?
- Over a quarter of Norway is covered by beautiful forests. These
forests are being damaged and destroyed by pollution, some of it
from British factories. What do you think of this? What should be
done?
- When most people think of Norway, they think of Vikings and
salmon! Now that you’ve watched the programme, what do you
think are the three best things about Norway and its people, and
why?
Internet Assignment
Visit http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/norway/facts.htm#event
to see if you can find out about two of Norway’s holidays:
what are they called, when are they held and how are they
celebrated?
