During the months of January and February, we have a free trial for a database to aid our sixth grade students in their research of countries. The database is A - Z World Culture. In addition to extensive statistics and facts that can also be found at the CIA World Fact book, this site includes information about the society and culture of 175 countries (greetings and courtesies, food and recipes, gift giving, holidays and festivals, etc.). It also gives helpful information for business and tourist travel (attire, health notes/medical care, currency, essential terms in the language of the country, emergency phone numbers, etc.). It is an interesting and impressive collection of information.
Sixth graders were given the username and password in class. If you would like to take a look (particularly if you a planning a trip to another country), email me at nalibrandi@hopkintonschools.org -please include the name of your Maple Street student in the email.
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