HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ENGLAND PATCH PROGRAM
complete 3 requirements to earn this patch
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.
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?
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