THE ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

 

Oto artykuły o geografii pięciu krajów anglojęzycznych - the United Kingdom, . UWAGA! Czytamy tylko informacje ogólne na temat położenia tych krajów, flagi, symbolu, itp. Szczegółowa wiedza geograficzna nie będzie potrzebna na II etapie konkursu:

- https://www.britannica.com/place/United-Kingdom

- https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States

- https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Canada

- https://www.britannica.com/place/Australia

- https://www.britannica.com/place/New-Zealand

 

 

THE UNITED KINGDOM

- The UK flag, symbols and currency: 

https://www.worldatlas.com/flags/united-kingdom, 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpjspHgHU9g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDIZoQLgIE (includes a chant about UK capitals)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuluLd1U7ZI (about the Union flag and the four other flags and some basic geography)

- Some facts about the UK:

https://www.babysits.uk/community-resources/2808/united-kingdom-map-for-kids-free-printable-facts-and-activities/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-scotland/

 

- The UK geography basics explained: https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/what-is-the-difference-between-the-united-kingdom-great-britain-and-england.html

- The UK population: 
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/population-of-the-united-kingdom.html

- The constituent countries of the UK: 
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/constituent-countries-of-the-united-kingdom.html

- The UK and Europe: 
https://www.worldatlas.com/geography/is-the-united-kingdom-a-part-of-europe.html

- The general list: https://www.geoguessr.com/l/eur - Search for UK quiz options using the CTRL F combination. Search for quizes with cities, lakes, seas, mountains, etc.

• Take a geography quiz from time to time - with maps:
  British cities: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3104
  British cities (difficult version): https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3105
  Different features: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/324
  UK regions: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3447
• British overseas territories (optional): https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3349
• General quiz about the UK culture and geography: 
  https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=16

• London Attractions: http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/london-attraction/top-ten-attractions

• BRITISH FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAYS: http://www.educationuk.org/global/articles/festivals-and-holidays/

• Britannica geography quiz: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/know-your-uk-geography-quiz

 

FILMS TO WATCH:

- Physical geography of the UK: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL1RsDRvTig 

 

- About physical features of the United Kingdom - with 3D presentation! Includes info on UPLAND AREAS - the Northwest Highlands, the Grampians, the Southern Uplands in Scotland; the Pennines in England, the Cambrian Mountains in Wales; a few other uplan areas: Dartmoor in Carnwall, Exmoor, the Cotswolds Hills, the Northyork Moors, the Cumbrian Mountains in England, the Antrim Mountains, the Sperrin Mountains in N. Ireland AND LOWLAND AREAS - the Fens,the Norfolk Broads AND THE THREE LONGEST RIVERS - the Severn (354km), the Thames (346km) and the Trent (298km):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOvm4c8O73E

- Geography Now! United Kingdom: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uL3a3aMdMQ

- Top 10 Places To Visit In The UK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kXCPo7c63I

- The three longest rivers of the UK: the Severn 350km, the Thames 345km, the Trent 298km: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLmtK374x4c

- The major rivers of the UK: - locating them on the map 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMu5D6ToZv8

- UK national parks: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIvX2R3eQNc & https://www.nationalparks.uk/parks/ = a website about national parks

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/pl-pl/zdjecie/miasto-znane-miejsce-flagi-wieza-18729271/

THE UNITED STATES

- The general list for North America: https://www.geoguessr.com/l/nam

- US major cities: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3095

- US cities- quiz 2: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3094

- US cities (more difficult): https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3363

 

- US landmarks: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3400

- US geophysical regions: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3249

- US contiguous rivers: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3134 & https://www.sporcle.com/games/markassonne/find-the-river-us

 

FILMS TO WATCH & TEXTS TO READ: 

- US Geography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC4v9Fz13DQ 

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/countries/usa-facts/

- Geography Now! United States of America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp_TGilL9Sk


TAKE A QUIZ FROM TIME TO TIME - WITH MAPS:

- The general list of quizzes: https://www.geoguessr.com/l/nam

- North America - Physical features: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3452

- US National Parks: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3336

- Lakes: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3367

- All US states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3003
- The Northeast states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3141
- New England states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3908
- The South states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3140

- The Midwest states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3138
- The Great Plains states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3259
- The West states: https://www.geoguessr.com/vgp/3139

 

- US attractions - where are they?: https://www.britannica.com/quiz/where-in-america-is-that

- US national parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lva1m8cl9-Q

 

 

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/pl-pl/zdjecie/nowy-jork-wolnosc-statua-wolnosci-stany-zjednoczone-ameryki-3230122/

AUSTRALIA

1. Basic information about the country: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmon5Tv6bYU 

https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-australia/

2. Australian attractions: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6-51yRkVbk 
- Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTRQsa3jpXU

- Some basics: 
https://www.babysits.au/community-resources/2108/map-of-australia-for-kids-free-printable-facts-and-activities/

 

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-sydney-opera-house-and-cityscape-29350579/
 

NEW ZEALAND

Geography & facts: 
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtZaaKFi7RM
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfKQZb-f9oY&t=22s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfKQZb-f9oY&t=31s

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2ZT0Zermy0

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOA3s_ddE7s - A different perspective here ;)

- Here's a website full of facts and photos depicting New Zealand's culture: https://www.newzealand.com/us/maori-culture/

 

New Zealand attractions:  
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdKDIph5IaM

- New Zealand attractions: http://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5ec015f1f050df001cc84e23/new-english-adventure-1-unit-6

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/snow-covered-mountain-near-lake-10006127/

CANADA

- Some basics: https://www.babysits.ca/community-resources/2414/map-of-canada-for-kids-free-printable-facts-and-activities/ & https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-canada/

 

 

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/canada-flag-with-mountain-range-view-756790/

THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
- https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/countries/facts-about-ireland/

 

 

Źródło grafiki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-photo-of-body-of-ocean-2382680/