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Did you hear about what happened at the laundromat last night? Three clothespins held up two shirts! Clues are listed below. Print the word that matches the clue on the blank line by the clue.

1. Built the Mexican pyramids

2. The most important crop in Mexico

3. The Priest who spoke against Spain

4. September 16th

5. Ancient Aztec city, now Mexico City

6. Borders Mexico to the North

7. Illustrates an Aztec legend explaining the founding of Mexico City

8. Mixture of wet clay and straw

9. Mexico's currency

10. The capital of Mexico

11. The colors of Mexico's flag

12. The 5th of May

13. National language of Mexico

14. Borders Mexico to the South

United States of America Cinco de Mayo Mexican Peso Father Hidalgo Tenochtitlan Adobe Corn Guatemala and Belize Red, green, white Aztec Spanish Mexico City Coat of Arms Mexican Independence Day

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Tongue Twister: Shallow ships show some signs of sinking. At the bottom of the page is a list of words. These words are hidden in the puzzle. The words have been placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally - frontwards or backwards. When you locate a word, draw a circle around it.

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Adobe Corn Mexican Peso Spanish Aztec Father Hidalgo Mexico City Tenochtitlan Cinco de Mayo Guatemala and Belize Red, green, white United States of America Coat of Arms Mexican Independence Day

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CANADA DAY!

Every year on July 1st, Canadians right across the country, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, celebrate Canada Day. Canadian embassies in different countries also have Canada Day barbeques and parties. Canada Day is celebrated with fireworks and music, hot dogs and hamburgers, and parties in every town and city in Canada. But what exactly is Canada Day? It all started on June 20th, 1868, when the Governor-General of Canada, Lord Monck, asked all Canadian people to join in the anniversary celebration of the confederation on July 1st. Canada was formed the year before, in 1867, when Upper and Lower Canada joined to form the Dominion of Canada. The first four Canadian provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Manitoba and the Northwest Territories joined in 1870 and British Columbia joined in 1871. Prince Edward Island joined in 1873, the Yukon Territory in 1898, and then Alberta and Saskatchewan joined in 1905. Forty-four years later, Newfoundland joined. In 1999, the Northwest Territories were split and another territory, Nunavut, was added. Canada Day celebrates the first union of the original four provinces under the name of Canada. The holiday on July 1st was established in 1879, and was called Dominion Day. But after the first celebration in 1868, there were no more organized celebrations until the 50th anniversary in 1917 and then again in 1927 to mark the Diamond Jubilee. In 1958, the government of Canada started an annual celebration on July 1st. The celebration changed several times from 1958 until the present, but the reason for the celebration was always the same: Canada’s Birthday! One of the most memorable Canada Day celebrations was in 1967, for Canada’s Centennial Celebration. Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Up until October 27th, 1982, July 1st was still called Dominion Day. On this date the name was changed to Canada Day. Since 1985, there have been Canada Day committees in each province that organize Canada Day celebrations. What are some symbols commonly associated with Canada --what are the things you see during Canada Day celebrations? Let’s start with the Canadian flag. The Canadian flag is made up of three parts: two red borders and a red maple leaf on a white background in the center. The maple leaf first became the national emblem of Canada in August 1860. The colors red and white have long been associated with France and England. Canada was settled by both England and France, and so red and white were chosen for the colors of the Canadian flag. The maple leaf flag officially became Canada’s flag on February 15th, 1965. Another symbol of Canada is the beaver. The beaver played an important part in the early history of Canada. Both French and English fur traders trapped many beavers, and it was partially because of the trappers that other parts of western Canada began to be settled. If you are near a Canada Day celebration this year, look out for other symbols. But even more importantly than that, have some hot dogs, watch the fireworks and join in Canada’s birthday party!

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Answer the following questions about CANADA DAY.

1. When is Canada Day? ______

2. What does Canada Day celebrate? ______

3. When was the “Dominion of Canada” formed? What were the first four provinces? ______

4. At the turn of the century (1900) how many provinces and territories were there? ______

5. When was Nunavut formed? ______

6. When was Dominion Day established? ______

7. What is the difference between Dominion Day and Canada Day? ______

8. How many Dominion Day celebrations occurred between 1868 and 1957, and what was special about each one? ______

9. When did Queen Elizabeth II attend the celebrations? ______

10. Describe the Canadian flag. ______

11. When did the maple leaf flag officially become the flag of Canada? ______

12. What animal is a symbol of Canada? ______

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Answers to CANADA DAY

1. Canada Day is on July 1st every year. 2. Canada Day celebrates Canada’s birthday. 3. The Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867. The first four provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 4. At the turn of the century there were 9 provinces and territories (7 provinces and 2 territories). 5. Nunavut was formed in 1999. 6. Dominion Day was established in 1879. 7. Dominion Day and Canada Day are the same thing. They both celebrate Canada’s birthday on July 1st. The name of Dominion Day was changed to Canada Day on October 27th, 1982. 8. There were three Dominion Day celebrations between 1868 and 1957. The very first celebration was on July 1st, 1868. The next celebration was for the 50th anniversary in 1917, and the third celebration was in 1927 to mark the Diamond Jubilee. 9. Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations in 1967 for Canada’s centennial celebration. 10. The Canadian flag has three parts: two red edges and a red maple leaf on a white background in the center. 11. The maple leaf flag officially became the flag of Canada on February 15th, 1965. 12. The beaver is a symbol of Canada.

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1. Home of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere - Mount Aconcagua A. Peru B. Venezuela C. Paraguay D. Argentina

2. Home of Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world A. Venezuela B. Paraguay C. Colombia D. Chile

3. Georgetown is the capital city and primary port of this country A. Colombia B. French Guiana C. Guyana D. Falkland Islands

4. Achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar A. Chile B. Suriname C. Colombia D. Paraguay

5. A group of over 100 islands in the southern Atlantic off the coast of Argentina A. Guyana B. Paraguay C. Peru D. Falkland Islands

6. Achieved independence from Spain in 1811 A. Argentina B. Colombia C. Venezuela D. Paraguay

7. A colony of France since 1817 A. French Guiana B. Guyana C. Argentina D. Suriname

8. The world's longest country, north to south A. Chile B. Colombia C. Paraguay D. Suriname

9. South America's third largest country; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries A. Venezuela B. Guyana C. Suriname D. Peru

10. 80% of this country is covered with tropical rainforest; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975 A. Falkland Islands B. Suriname C. Chile D. Guyana

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ACROSS DOWN 1. A colony of France since 1817 2. Achieved independence from Spain in 3. Nicknamed the Rooftop of the World 1821 under the leadership of because of its high elevation in the Simon Bolivar Andes Mountains 4. Home of Angel Falls, the tallest 7. South America's third largest country; waterfall in the world was the heart of the Inca empire from 5. Achieved independence from Spain in the 12th to 16th centuries 1811 8. Named for its proximity to the equator 6. The largest Portuguese speaking 10. A group of over 100 islands in the country in the world southern Atlantic off the coast of 9. The world's longest country, north to Argentina south

Bolivia Chile Ecuador French Guiana Peru Brazil Colombia Falkland Islands Paraguay Venezuela

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1. The largest Portuguese speaking country in the world

2. A group of over 100 islands in the southern Atlantic off the coast of Argentina

3. A republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825

4. Home of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere - Mount Aconcagua

5. A colony of France since 1817

6. South America's third largest country; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries

7. Home of Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world

8. Achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar

9. Named for its proximity to the equator

10. Georgetown is the capital city and primary port of this country

11. 80% of this country is covered with tropical rainforest; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975

12. Nicknamed the Rooftop of the World because of its high elevation in the Andes Mountains

13. Achieved independence from Spain in 1811

14. The world's longest country, north to south

Suriname Colombia Peru Uruguay Bolivia Argentina Falkland Islands Chile Paraguay Brazil French Guiana Venezuela Guyana Ecuador

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Use a map of South America to answer the questions.

1. What nation is south of Suriname? 1. ______

2. Which South American country has the greatest land area? 2. ______

3. What three South American countries lie 3. ______on the equator? ______

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4. What four South American countries lie 4. ______on the Tropic of Capricorn? ______

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5. Which two South American countries do not 5. ______border an ocean? ______

6. To which country do the Galapagos Islands belong? 6. ______

7. To which country do the Falkland Islands belong? 7. ______

8. If you were to drive from Chile to Ecuador, which country would you probably have cross? 8. ______

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9. How far are the Galapagos Islands from the coast of Ecuador? a. about 700 miles b. about 1,700 miles c. about 2,000 miles d. about 7,000 miles

10. If you wanted to drive from Uruguay to Peru, in which direction would you travel? a. North b. Northwest c. Southeast d. Northeast

11. Which has a warmer climate: the Falkland islands or the Galapagos Islands? Explain.

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12. How is Chile's southern coastline different from it's northern coastline?

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13. If you wanted to sail a boat from South America across the ocean to Africa, would you probably leave from Peru or Brazil? Explain.

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14. How do you think Ecuador got its name?

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Use a map of South America to answer the questions.

1. What nation is south of Suriname? 1. Brazil

2. Which South American country has the greatest land area? 2. Brazil

3. What three South American countries lie 3. Brazil on the equator? Columbia

Ecuador

4. What four South American countries lie 4. Chile on the Tropic of Capricorn? Argentina

Paraguay

Brazil

5. Which two South American countries do not 5. Bolivia border an ocean? Paraguay

6. To which country do the Galapagos Islands belong? 6. Ecuador

7. To which country do the Falkland Islands belong? 7. United Kingdom (U.K.)

8. If you were to drive from Chile to Ecuador, which country would you probably have cross? 8. Peru

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9. How far are the Galapagos Islands from the coast of Ecuador? a a. about 700 miles b. about 1,700 miles c. about 2,000 miles d. about 7,000 miles

10. If you wanted to drive from Uruguay to Peru, in which direction would you travel? b a. North b. Northwest c. Southeast d. Northeast

11. Which has a warmer climate: the Falkland islands or the Galapagos Islands? Explain.

The Galapagos Islands are warmer because they are closer to the equator. The Falklands are colder because they are near the Antarctic.

12. How is Chile's southern coastline different from it's northern coastline?

Chile's southern coastline has many small bays and islands. Its northern coastline is smoother and does not have many islands.

13. If you wanted to sail a boat from South America across the ocean to Africa, would you probably leave from Peru or Brazil? Explain.

You would leave from Brazil because Africa is across the Atlantic Ocean.

14. How do you think Ecuador got its name?

Ecuador is the Spanish word for equator.

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