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Americans in Paris!

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What is culture?

 

As we learn the culture and language of French, we begin to wonder about the country of France and the people that live there. Where is this country and what is it like? What can you see and do there? What is the weather like? What type of money do they use in Paris? Think about these things as you explore the city!

 

 

Here we go!

 

Day 1 - Cultural Landmarks

You will be given a picture of an important landmark in Paris! Find pictures of this place and create a slide. Use Pixie II to create an interesting slide full of colors. Write your answers in a creative font. You may also add sounds!

 

What is the name of the landmark? Can you find the French name?

When was it built?

Who lived there? OR Who built the landmark?

Where is it located?

Why is this place important?

Are there any interesting facts that you found about the place while exploring?

 

Resources For Places!

You have picked a landmark, now you can check out these resources to help you on your journey. Use the information you find to create a power point slide.

Rolland Garros Stadium

Sacre Coure

 

Luxembourg Gardens

 

Arch de Triumph

 

Versailles

 

Louvre

 

Notre Dame

 

Eiffel Tower

 

Other Great Sites!

 

Welcome to France

 

The French Experiment

 

Quick French Facts

 

Mama Lisa

(French songs)

 

Primary French Index

Parle Francias

 

Guided Tour - history of Paris

 

Pictures from Paris! Take a tour.

 

 

 

Day 2 - Impressionism

 

Yesterday we learned all about the city of Paris and its landmarks. But what else is culture? In Paris, art is very important to the culture. Famous artist such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Mary Cassatt, Eduard Manet were all famous artists called "The Impressionists". There were many other famous artists that worked in Paris. They all loved to paint and visit a place called Montmartre.

 

 

You have looked at Impressionist art and have chosen your favorite painting by one of the artists. Now on your journey you will find out a little more about the painting and create a power point slide about the painting and the artist. 

 

Check out the examples below if you need ideas!

 

Here are some resources on artists:

 

Web Museum

 

Impressionism

 

Claude Monet 1

 

Claude Monet 2

 

Claude Monet Paintings from The National Gallery of Art

 


 
Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art's story of Cezanne!

 
Day 3 - French Food
You have traveled around France and discovered much about Frnch culture! Now it is time to discover one very important part of French culture: French Food! For this quest today, you will choose foods from the pile of index cards and design your own French menu!
Here are some websites with French food vocabulary, learn it so you can ask for it when you visit the marketplace!

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