THANKSGIVING

Work in pairs and using any search engine you want, try to answer as many questions as possible.

Historical facts

-What is Thanksgiving Day?

- and what is Black Friday?

- When is it celebrated?

- When was first celebrated and why? Who sat together and why?

- When is canadian Thanksgiving day celebrated?

- Who were "the saints", "the Strangers" and the "Pilgrim fathers"?

-What is the ship name thet travelled into?

- Where and when did they leave from?

- How long was the voyage?

- Where did they arrive? Which city and state did they found?

-Who was the first governor?

- Which American Indian tribes lived in the area?

- Who was Squanto?

- What is the National day of Mourning?

- When did this day become a national holiday, and which president took the decision?Find information about him.

Anecdotes

- What is the typical Thanksgibving food? Look for a recipe and write it out.

- Which sate is the biggest producer of that animal?

- How many Americn towns are named after Thanksgiving dinner? in which states are these towns?

- When was the first national Football league's Thanksgiving Classic played and which team hosted it? What was their purpose to host taht game?

- Which president(s) has (have) spent Thanksgiving outside the USA, where, when and why?

CANADA

You are a group of friends preparing a trip to Canada during your next holidays. Research in the sites on your right and find answers for the questions below. To find the meaning of any word you can use the dictionary. 1.- In which continent is Canada? 2. Which oceans line Canada’s borders? 3. How many different provinces and territories includes Canada? Match each of the frontier Canadian provinces with the frontier American states. 4. What is the national capital of Canada? 5. In which city can you visit the Parliament buildings? 6. Which region includes Quebec and Ontario provinces? 7. What provides freshwater for people and industries in the Central Canada ? 8. What is “The Canadian Shield "? 9. Which river runs across Quebec? 10. Have a look at the map and point the most important cities in Quebec and Ontario. 11. Which languages do people speak in Quebec? 12. Where is St. Joseph's Oratory? 13. Which is the province with the largest population? 14. Which province is a vital source of electric power? 15. What about metals? 16. Describe the National flag of Canada. 17. Which countries have the most influence in the Canadian gastronomy? 18. How is the traditional gastronomy in Quebec? 19. Which ingredient you can’t forget in a “tourtière”? 20. What is the “poutine”? 21. What is the national drink? 22. Where does syrup come from? 23. What is cheddar?

Links: Before your arrival Canadian Heritage The Atlas of Canada Gastronomy in Canada Dictionary