Country: Iceland
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| Country: Iceland |
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Description:
| Learn about Iceland, a small European country the size of Ohio. Topics include its geography, people, history, and climate. Listen to the national anthem, watch several movies, or view photographs of the country's landscape. Includes information about animals inhabiting the island, including arctic foxes, Icelandic sheepdogs, and puffins. |
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Grade Level:
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Resource Links:
| Iceland Naturally
Watch videos about Iceland, then go to the "Photo Gallery" link.
The Closest Europe Gets
The official site of Iceland by the Icelandic Tourist Board includes the country's history, famous places, culture, and geography. Use the links at left to navigate. NOTE: The movie link on the main page doesn't work.
Ohio School Report: Iceland
Read a student's report on Iceland. Topics include the animals, climate, plants, people, products, and agriculture. Includes a bibliography.
BBC: Icelandic
Click on the audio links to listen to Icelandic words and phrases. NOTE: The "Communicate" link leads to message boards.
CIA World Fact Book: Iceland
This site has statistical facts about the geography, climate, population, economy, government, military, and transportation in Iceland.
Enchanted Learning: Iceland
Here is an outline map of Iceland that can be printed off.
Frontline World: Iceland
Read quick facts and statistics on Iceland.
BBC Country Profile: Iceland
Learn about Iceland's capital city, the President and Prime Minister, as well as facts about the cost of living, population, life expectancy, and more. Click on "Audio" to listen to the country's national anthem. NOTE: The "Communicate" link leads to message boards.
Iceland Worldwide: Northern Lights
Click on these pictures of the aurora borealis and read explanations of them in the captions. NOTE: The site includes ads.
National Geographic: Icelandic Kids Save Befuddled Puffins
This article is about efforts to protect puffins in Iceland.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Learn about this ancient breed of dog. Includes photographs.
Yahooligans: Arctic Fox
Read about the artic fox, which is one of the few wild mammals in Iceland. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Yahooligans: Tuffted Puffin
Here is some brief information about puffins. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 1, 3, 4, 2, 5, 6, 7
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