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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ENGLAND PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Did you know that England is about the size of the state of Virginia? It is mostly flat. Find England on a map. Name some of England’s neighboring countries. Which continent is it located on? What is its capital? What does its flag look like and what currency does it use?

2. Choose one of England’s holidays to research (ex. Christmas, Boxing Day). On what day do they celebrate it? Make a craft or have a celebration about the holiday you choose.

3. Windsor Castle has been standing for nearly a millennium. Buckingham Palace has been the home of British rulers since 1762. Learn more about the castles and palaces of England. Create a model, drawing, or painting of your own castle or palace or of one of England's, or create a skit or play with an adventure involving a castle or palace.

4. Queen Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533. She was considered the most powerful Queen of England. What were some of the triumphs and troubles she went through? When did she reign? What were her parent’s names? For extra credit, you can make a paper doll of the Queen.

5. In 1843, the first Christmas card was printed in England. Create a craft symbolizing an England tradition such as: Paper beads, maundy purse, picture frames or lacy cards.

6. “To be or not to be, that is the question”, wrote William Shakespeare, one of the world’s greatest writers. Learn more about William Shakespeare. Read one of his plays, poems or act out a play about England, or write your own poem or an adventurous story.

7. Explore the architecture of England and choose a monument or building to lean more about. For example: Big Ben, Parliament, London Tower, Stonehenge, or St. Paul’s Cathedral. Construct a model of a prominent landmark or draw, color or paint a picture.

8. Some leisure activities in England are: Cycling, camping, walking and caving (aka. potholing). Plan a day of leisurely activities, like packing a picnic lunch and taking your family or friends to enjoy one of the above activities.

9. Life in Medieval England was much harder than it is now. Women were usually shopkeepers, spinners, or bakers. Some men were barters or medieval merchants who sold goods to towns and villages. Pretend that you are a person in medieval times. Arrange or create items to “barter”, such as bread, cloths, or use your imagination. Create your own scribes (paper with a special logo or seal representing your name) to use as money. http://www.camelotintl.com/village/street.html

10. Some of the dialect in England may be different than what you may hear in your country, even though they speak English. See if you can find out what some of these words mean: “Flat”, “jumper”, “fringe”, or “lorry”. In England, they also drive on the opposite side of the road than in America. Can you guess what part of the car these words represent “windscreen”, “bonnet”, and “boot”?

11. The English enjoy many different sports, but their favorite is soccer, which they call “football”. They also play rugby, cricket, croquet, netball, squash and snookers. Choose a sport and. research it. Play it with a group of friends.

12. What an afternoon delight, sipping Earl Grey tea, munching on scones and open-faced cucumber sandwiches. Try one of England’s traditional foods, including: Bangers, Shepard’s pie, trifle and Yorkshire pudding.

13. In the 1700’s, England ruled avast North American empire. In 1776, 13 colonies joined together to form the United States. What are the names of those 13 states? Research one state and find out what the state bird and flower are.

14. The English have a great love for their long history and the many important achievements they have contributed to the world. Learn about something England has contributed to the world and draw a picture about it.

15. Complete a community service project helping others in your area or other countries. Some examples are: Volunteer to help the disabled, disabled children, orphanages, elderly or abused. Collect needed items for them or visit and help.

16. Pubs are a well known in England. There is usually one in every village. It is a restaurant-type building where you meet your friends for a meal and a chat. Do you have a “pub” in your area, where you meet your friends for fun?

This patch program will help its participants learn more about the history and sites in this country. If you have the privilege of visiting this country, you can complete some of these requirements there. It would be helpful to learn more about the country prior to your visit. Use the library and the internet to research more.