ACTIVITY TITLE: A PASSPORT TO RUSSIA ON THE WEB


SUBJECT AREA: Social Studies, Literature, Writing


YOUR INVESTIGATION:


Although we can't take a field trip to Russia (your teacher wouldn't be able to sit that long on a plane :-)), we can pack our imaginations and take an expedition on the Internet.

Imagine our class will spend a week in Russia as tourists. When our journey is completed, you will create a photo album of Russia. There is so much to explore!


QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOU:


1. What is Russian money called?____________________

2. What are the colors of the flag?____________________

3. What is the number-one sport in Russia?______________

4. What is one theater you might visit in Russia? _____________________________

5. What are the two famous ballet companies you might visit at the Kirov?____________________________________

6. What is one theater you might view a performance in while visiting Russia?____________________________

7. Lenin was an important leader of Russia. Where would you go to see his tomb?___________________________

8. What two continents are you able to explore while in Russia? ___________________________________


SITE TO SEARCH:

Your passport to Russia is:

http://iris.nyit.edu/~mkuhne


Activity created by Mary DeBiccari
Harbor Hill Eementary School
Roslyn, NY gr.3
Buddah48@aol.com