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3rd and 4th Class: Geography - Western Europe

Updated / Monday, 8 Jun 2020 10:25

Western Europe

The world is divided into 7 large land masses called continents.  They are - Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Antarctica and the one we live on… Europe!  Today Múinteoir John focused on some of the countries of Western Europe.  

Let's see if you can remember where they are 

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Europe Quiz 

  1. What currency do they use in the UK? __________________________________
     
  2. What is the national language of Denmark? ___________________________________________________________________________
     
  3. How do you say "Hello" in Spanish? ___________________________________________________________________________
     
  4. In what European city would you find Big Ben?_______________________________________________
     
  5. i)What French landmark is in the picture below? ii) What city is it in?i)____________________________________________________________________
    ii)___________________________________________________________________

     
  6. i) What is the capital city of Italy? _____________________________________________________________________
    ii) What is the name of the building below that is found there?_____________________________________________________________________

Try our Neighbours' Nosh! 

One of our closest neighbours in Europe is Wales.  Welsh rarebit, also known as Welsh rabbit or Caws Pobi in Welsh, is a tradition dish from Wales that we think you will enjoy. It's kind of like a fancy cheese on toast, and despite its name there is no rabbit in it.  Give it a try, it’s simple to make!

Ingredients - Serves 4 

  • 225g / 8oz low-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of low-fat margarine
  • 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 level teaspoon of dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons of plain, white flour
  • 4 tablespoons of semi-skimmed milk
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of wholegrain bread, toasted on 1 side only

Utensils – Saucepan, wooden spoon

Method

  1. Put the cheese, flour, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, margarine, and pepper into a saucepan
  2. Mix well and then add the milk to moisten. Do not make it too wet.
  3. Stir over a gentle heat until all is melted, and when it is a slightly thick paste, stop stirring, and swivel it around the saucepan, which it will do quite easily
  4. Leave to cool a little, and meanwhile toast the bread on one side only
  5. Spread the rarebit over the untoasted side and brown under a hot grill
  6. This mixture can be made and kept in the refrigerator for several days if required

Serving Suggestions

Serve this dish with a light and crispy side salad

Recipe provided by safefood.eu

And now to a different type of Whale -

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Answers:  Western Europe Map: 1) Iceland 2) Norway 3) Sweden 4) Finland 5) Denmark 6) Ireland 7) United Kingdom 8) Netherlands 9) Belgium 10) Germany 11) Luxemburg 12) Austria 13) Switzerland 14) France 15) Italy 16) Spain 17) Portugal

Europe Quiz - 1) Pound sterling 2) Danish 3) Hola 4) London 5) i) Eiffel Tower ii) Paris 6) i) Rome ii) The Colosseum 

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