By Gayle Rhoades
Norway is one of the five Scandinavian nations in the northern part of Western Europe. The country is long, narrow and mountainous, with much of the land covered by forests, rivers, and lakes. It is a ruggedly beautiful country filled with fjords and mountains. It has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It is rich in Viking history. Norway is a country with a unique culture of which its people are proud.
The Task
Your task is to obtain information about the country of Norway.
Resources
Click on the following Internet addresses to obtain your information.
Norway - The official site in the U.S
Norway Facts
Bytes
and Pieces
Destination
Norway
The Process
Find the appropriate source to answer questions on the Norway Webquest sheet provided by the teacher.
Learning Advice
You and your partner should work together to search the Internet sources for your answers. Work quickly so that others may get to the computer. If you have any trouble, raise your hand, and I shall come to help you.
Conclusion
Your Webquest should show what a unique and interesting country Norway is. We should all remember that even though we live an ocean apart, we are still united with other countries by Americans with a heritage from other countries and by customs we have adopted from other countries.
Question Sheet for Norway Webquest
1. The national animal of Norway is the__________.
2. The national flower of Norway is the__________.
3. The national bird of Norway is the__________.
4. Brown goat's cheese is made of __________milk and __________milk.
5. Describe the Hardanger Fiddle.
6. The unit of currency in Norway is the __________.
7. What is the exchange rate of Norwegian currency to the dollar? __________
8. What is the official language of Norway? __________ However, the majority
of Norwegians speak __________.
9. What is the quarantine time for pets being brought into Norway? __________
10. What is the official religion of Norway? __________
11. What is the capital of Norway? __________
12. What type of government does Norway have? __________
13. What is the name of the Norwegian Parliament? __________
14. What was the 1995 population of Norway? __________
15. Who is the Prime Minister of Norway? __________
16. What % of the land in Norway is arable? __________
17. Describe the climate of Norway.
18. What are 5 common Norwegian foods and their American names?
19. What is the biggest holiday in Norway?__________
20. Who invented the paper clip? __________
21. What are school patrols? __________
22. What do Norwegians include in a packed lunch? __________
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