Thursday, April 16, 2020 Morning Challenge

Today's morning challenge is called, "Where in the World?"  You will see that there is a list of countries below the questions.  Try your best to match each country to the correct question.  If you get stuck, be resourceful and do some research online!

1.    The city of Frankfurt is located in which country?
2.    Which of these countries was home to the Aztec civilization?
3.    Which of these countries has the largest population?
4.    Part of Tierra del Fuego is located in this country.
5.    This country’s capital is the southern most in the world.
6.    The Bosporus and Dardanelles straits are located in this country.
7.    This island country is located in the Caribbean Sea.
8.    Which of these countries is located in Africa?
9.    Which of these countries is landlocked?
10.    Which of these countries is a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and a major producer of petroleum?

Argentina
Barbados
Cameroon
Germany
India
Kuwait
Mexico
New Zealand
Paraguay
Turkey

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Morning Challenge

We are continuing with more geography today!  You won't be as successful using an atlas for this round, though!  You're better off doing research using the internet!  The theme for this set of ten questions is symbols found on flags.  Answers will include countries, provinces, animals and the name of a constellation!


1.  This Canadian provincial flag shows the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean.
2.  This country’s flag shows the sun as a red disc.
3.  The temple of Angkor Wat appears on this Southeast Asian country’s flag.
4.  A large orange prairie lily appears on the green and yellow flag of this Canadian province.
 5. This constellation appears on the flag of Australia.
6.  This Canadian province’s flag shows a galley (ship) at sea.
7.  The flag of the Northwest Territories includes a drawing of the head of this animal.
8.   The blue, white and green stripes on this Canadian territory’s flag represent the lakes and rivers, snow and forests found there.
9.  A cedar tree appears on this country’s flag.
10.  This large prairie animal appears on the flag of Manitoba.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Morning Challenge

Geography Morning Challenge for April 14, 2020

You may use an atlas or the internet to try and figure out the answers to each of the clues.

Record your answers in your notebook so that you can check back at the end of the week and check your work.

THE THEME FOR THESE 10 QUESTIONS IS CANADIAN CITIES, PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES.

1.   This city is the capital of Manitoba.
2.   The Bow River runs through this major city.
3.    The historic Upper Town and Lower Town, together with the ramparts, form a UNESCO World Heritage site in this city.
4.  This Ontario city is located on the western shore of Lake Superior.
5.    Wapusk and Riding Mountain are national parks located in this province.
6.    The “Chocolate Fest” occurs each summer in the town of St. Stephen, in this Atlantic province.
7.   Sachs Harbour is the most northerly community in this Canadian territory.
8.   The UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg is located in this province.
9.    Prince Albert, Kindersley, and Swift Current are all located in this province.
10.  In 1896, the discovery of gold near this Yukon city started the Klondike Gold Rush.

4V Easter Acrostic Poems

The focus for devotions this past week was on Easter. Please enjoy a sample of the acrostic poems that were created!

4V Visits the Surrey Art Centre - March 12, 2020

Kwantlen First Nation Visit