|
Math |
Science |
| Italia |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Giacomo
trains and competes in the ancient art
of flag throwing in one of Italy's oldest
festivals— the Palio of Ferrara. He and
his teammates show great respect for
this medieval art by learning the many
rules and by training hard all year round. |
Traditional
tale
The golden Bell of
Justice was the pride and joy of
the people of Atri. It meant that
all citizens were treated with fairness.
One day, however, the bell of Atri
rang out for an unexpected cause. |
Who was
Marco Polo? Why is he known as the
greatest traveler of his time? Learn
about Polo's journey to China and the respect he
had for the people he met there.
|
Investigate
the Roman Empire and the contributions
it made to the world of mathematics. |
Learn
how modern bridges and tunnels are built. |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| México |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Maureen
Sanchez is the Mariachi Kid. She shows
amazing determination to
be a great mariachi singer. She loves
keeping the traditions of Mexican music
alive! |
Traditional
tale
The Mexican gods Quetzalcóatl
and Tezcatlipoca bring music to Earth.
Their generosity brings
joy to everyone who shares their
gift. |
Who was
Frida Kahlo? How did she become a famous
artist? Read about Frida and discover
all about her courage and
determination to overcome the challenges
that she faced. |
Explore
patterns and symmetry in geometric
designs and tessellations |
Investigate
the life cycle of endangered sea turtles
and what is being done to save them. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Perú |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Luisa
lives with llamas high in the mountains
of Peru. She shows responsibility as
she looks after the herd and protects
them from danger. |
Contemporary
fiction
Maria and Eduardo
show great courage when
their father gets a mysterious fever
as they explore
an ancient Inca trail. The Q’ero Indians living nearby are the
only ones who can keep him alive. |
Who was
Hiram Bingham? What important treasure
did he reveal to the world? Read how
Hiram’s perseverance helped
him rediscover the "lost" city
of the Inca. |
Investigate
how numbers were used and represented
in the Inca Empire. |
Examine
archaeology and the science and technology
of ancient civilizations. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rusia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lena
lives in one of the coldest towns on
Earth. Her friendships with
her family and school friends help
her endure the extremely long, harsh
winters of Siberia.
|
Traditional
Russian story- play format
Imagine Prince Ivan's
horror when he discovers his new
bride is a slimy frog. The Frog Princess
is full of surprises, however, and
Ivan is rewarded for his kindness in
the end. |
Who was
Anastasia? What happened to the last
ruling Russian family? Anastasia had
only love and respect for
her royal family. However, the people
of Russia felt differently. |
Analyze
facts and figures related to the history
of space exploration. |
Discover
how the skeleton and muscles work and
how good nutrition and exercise affect
the body. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
