Introduction to other English Speaking Countries

Australia, Canada, and The United Kingdom

American History• America was called the ‘New World’ and was

settled by European colonists who wanted religious freedom.

• For a long time, the colonies were still governed by the British Empire.

• Eventually, the colonists wanted to form their own country and began fighting for freedom from the British.

Colonists

A Little Bit More on America

• The opening shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts in April 1775.

• America was ‘born’ on July 4, 1776.• George Washington was the leader of the continental

army and first president of the United States. • A democracy is a government for the people, by the

people where the people have the power.

George Washington and the Declaration of Independence

Small Town America

Big City America

Australia• Australia is home to the

world’s most dangerous animals. (Sharks, jellyfish, crocodiles, etc.)

• There are more kangaroos than people.

• It is the only country that takes up an entire continent.

Australia• The Great Barrier

Reef runs along Australia’s northeastern coast. It is the world’s largest structure made by living things.

Great Barrier Reef from Space

Australian Accent

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2CVkfaWZSk

• Goodday, mate!

• 0:20

Canada

• The east coast of Canada was settled by Vikings.

Canada• Basketball was invented

in Canada.• French is also a major

language.• Canadians have a similar

accent to Americans. They us words like ‘eh’ that most Americans do not.

Canada• Canada is one of the best places to view the Aurora

Borealis, also called the Northern Lights.

• Advanced science terms below! If you do not understand, then do not worry about it!

• The Northern Lights are caused by winds and particles from the sun interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Canada

Canada• Canada is also home to the Inuits!!

The United Kingdom• The United Kingdom is made up of Scotland, Wales,

Northern Ireland, and England. • The history here is rich. (There’s too much to even begin!

Unlike Canada and America, the United Kingdom is much older.) A lot of legends, writers, artists, political leaders, athletes, and scientists have come from this area.

• This is the part of the world where all the stories about princesses, knights, and castles comes from.

The United Kingdom

King Arthur is a legend in England much like Johnny Appleseed is in America.

The United Kingdom• William Shakespeare• Sir Alexander Fleming• Sir Isaac Newton• John Lennon• Alan Turing• Prince William and Kate Middleton

Landmarks in the United Kingdom

Landmarks in the United Kingdom

Harry Potter and the British Accent

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEKA6rmVfW8

• 1:50

Assignment• Come up with something you would

like to learn more about, and we’ll see if we can do a lesson on it! In addition to sharing in class, please turn in these requests to your teacher, so they can report them to us!