Monday, October 18, 2010
United Kingdom
In Social Studies we have been studying the countries of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The countries of the United Kingdom are: England, Scotland, Wales,and Northern Ireland. What are three interesting things you have learned during our study of the United Kingdom?
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1.The estimated population is three million people.2.Wales means "homeland".3.Wales has not been politically independent since 1282.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things I have learned about the United Kingdom are:
ReplyDelete1. The Capital of The United Kingdom is London
2. There is one large Parliament building for the United Kingdom
3. The United Kingdoms flag also known as the Union Jack is made up of Scotland,England and Northern Ireland flag.
Three interesting things that I have learned about Scotland from our studies of the United Kingdom are:
ReplyDelete•The population of Scotland is 5 billion.
•The pine martin is a species which is becoming more numerous in Scotland after almost being hunted to extinction.
•It is predicted that by 2025, Scotland will produce enough renewable energy to meet all of its power demands.
The most interesting things that i have learned is that the Queen or King not the boss of every thing but is only a figure head.Also the pollution in these countris is high because they useed coal for many years.I also did not know that there flag is made up of 3 flags. :]
ReplyDelete1. i leaned that their flag is called the union jack and that it was made of the countries flags.
ReplyDelete2. i learned the capital of ireland was belfast not dublin
3. and that the uk is made of 4 countries not five
ps the current prime minister of the UK is David Cameron
Three intresting things that I have learned during our study of the United Kingdom were that Scotland has 790 islands - 130 inhabited and that Scotland is famous for its musicians such as Annie Lennox, Wet Wet Wet, and Travis Simple Minds. My third and final fact is that Scotland is famous for its kilts, midevil castles, and poetry by Robert Burns.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things that I have learned during our study of the United Kingdom are about the Union Jack, the Constitutional Monarchy, and the Parliament. I liked the Union Jack because of the way it went through so many changes and the way that it looks today. I liked the Constitutional Monarchy because of the way that the queen only serves as a figure head. I liked the Parliament because of the way they make the laws instead of the queen.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things I have learned about studying the United Kingdom are:
ReplyDelete1.The U.K.'s flag is made up of 3 country's flags.They use the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
2.I liked learning about the government.The prime minister can propose new laws, but only Parliment can make them official. The queen is just a symbol.She can make laws, but then again,only Parliment can put them in action.
3.Scotland and Wales are very rough, mountain covered countries, with some moores.Poor soil and a cold climate make farming very difficult. So many people herd sheep.England on the other hand has very rich, fertile plains.(The Northern European Plain stretches here.)
3 things that I learned about the United Kingdom while we where studing about it was Ireland is it own contrie, that 84% of the U.K. live in England and people in England name their houses.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 interesting things I found about the U.K were how some things they say are different compared to what we say and also the culture and ways of life of the people that live there.
ReplyDeleteUnited Kingdoms capital is London.United Kingdom is made of four countries England,Scotland,Wales,and Northern Ireland.The nickname of the flag of United Kingdom is Union Jack.
ReplyDeleteThree things that interest me about the UK is that Wales was not always a independent country. Wales also has many famous people like Larua Ashley who is a famous fashion designer and Sir George Everist who is a famous traveler and explorer. There is a mountain named after him. Also in Wales i would like to see the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. It has the capacity for 74,500 people and is the first stadium in the UK to feature a retractable roof. That would be cool. There are a lot of other things to see to be they are the things i think are most interesting to me.
ReplyDeleteI learned that the Republic of Ireland is not a part of the United Kingdom. I always thought it was. I also learned that it is seprate from the mainland of Europe. It is an island. The bodies of water that surround it are the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea, Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, English Channel, and more!
ReplyDeleteA interesting fact about the United Kingdom is that England, Scotland, and Wales make up what is called Great Britain. Another fact is that Great Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel. Finally, the United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
ReplyDeleteThree things I learned that interest me about the U.K. is that 250 years ago,British inventors and scientists sparked the Industrial Revolution.This is interesting to me because it was MORE THAN 250 YEARS AGO when they sparked the Idustrial Revolution.Also that in southern England,the Thames River helped make London the center for world trade.Finally,poor soil and cold climate make farming difficult,but many people heard sheep.This is interesting to me, and I hope it is to u
ReplyDeleteOne interesting fact that I learned about the United Kingdom is that only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The rest of Ireland belongs to the Republic of Ireland, and is not part of the United Kingdom. I also learned that the four contries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland make up what is called Great Britain. I also learned that the United Kingdom's flag is a combination of England (the cross of St. George), Scotland (the cross of St. Andrew), and Northern Ireland (the cross of St. Patrick). The nickname of this flag is the ''Union Jack.''
ReplyDeleteIn Social Studies I have leaned many things about these countries. Some of the things I have learned that the U.K. Is only the countries of England,Scotland,Wales,and Northern Ireland. Another thing i have learned is that the United Kingdom's flag is made up of England,Scotland,and Ireland's flag but does not contain Wales flag and i also know that there flag is called the Union Jack. Plus I know there flag was first used in 1801. Also i know that there they have poor soil so instead of farming they herd sheep But the U.K. Is still a major industrial and trading country. This is only some of the facts I know about the U.K.
ReplyDeleteThree things i have learned about the United Kingdom is the capital of the U.K. is Londen, the flag is combined with Englands, Scotland,and N. Irelands flag and it makes up the U.K. flag, and manufactured goods and machinery are the U.K.'s leading exports.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting facts that I have learned about the UK from this study is that their queen or king is only a symbolic figure of govenment and that the UK is run by a parliamentary democracy. Second, is that the Union Jack(United Kingdom's flag) is made from the cross of St. George (England), the cross of St. Andrew (Scotland) and the cross of St. Patrick (N. Ireland). Last but not least, I learned that the Rebublic of Ireland is its own independent country seperate from the rest of the UK.
ReplyDeleteThree things that I have learned about the United Kingdom is that Northern Ireland is part of the U.K. The second thing I learned is that the captial of Wales is Cardif. The last thing i learned is that Scotland and Wales have rough highlands.
ReplyDeleteNorthern Ireland-Northern Ireland is one of the 4 countries of the United Kingdom and consistent of 1,685,000 people.Its capital and largest city is Belfast.Its official language is English.For many years Northern Ireland was known as a violent country which was caused by Roman Catholic and Protestants.Today however it is mostly calm environment which attracts many tourist.
ReplyDeleteI liked learning about England. When we did our facts, when everyone came up in front of the class and said there facts. My favorite facts the were said were about England. I learned that in England their money is called pounds. I also learned that England became a country in AD 927. One interesting thing i learned is that Englands capital is London!
ReplyDeleteThree interesting I learned about the United Kingdom are 1)England, Scotland, and Wales make up what is clled Great Britain. 2)The United Kingdom's nick name is the Union Jack and their flag was first used in 1801. 3)The United Kingdom flag is made up of three countries and they are England,Scotland ,and Northern Ireland.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting how we learned about constitutional monarchy, the parliamentary democracy, and how the United Kingdom is close enough to the mainland to get their cultures. They are still far enough away from the mainland to be protected from foreign invasions and to develop their own economy.
ReplyDeleteThe three things that I learned was: England, Scotland, & Wales make up what is known as Great Britain. Great Britain is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel, and thatHighlands and mountains can be found to the north and west in Scotland and Wales.
ReplyDeleteI think learning about King Henry's rain of terror was interesting. Also, the many foods from the countries in the United Kingdom was very interesting. But my favorite was studying the Union Jack.
ReplyDeleteThree intresting facts about England are
ReplyDeleteIt is governed by a parliamentary system with it's seat of goverment in London the capital. With three developed national administries of varying powers in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh.
The first interesting thing I learned was that a king or queen is the head of state and takes part in ceremonies, but a prime minister elected by citiens makes laws and important decisions. Second, I learned that the UK has a mild climate because the North Atlantic Current carries warm wind to the area. The third thing I learned was that Wales is not a Kingdom, but a Principality of the United Kingdom.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things I have learned about the U. K. are that:
ReplyDelete1: Scotland includes over 790 islands.
2: Southern England is mostly low lying land.
3: It was British scientists and inventors that spark the industrial revolution.
I learned that the Union Jack is a combination of three flags: Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. The second thing I learned was that coal used to power the United Kingdom's economy. The final interesting thing I learned about is about England. I learned that the kings and queens of England don't actually have the power to make laws. This type of government is called a constitutional monarcy. Only elected officials can make laws.
ReplyDeleteMy first fact is that the Union Jack (the flag) is all of the flags put together,not including Wales. The second fact is the English Channel is the only thing seperating the United Kindom from the mainland Europe.My last fact is that the role of government is played by a King or a Queen, but elected officials run the government.
ReplyDeleteThat the Republic of Ireland is its own country and the UK does not own it. I think it is cool how the UK took parts of other countries flags to make their own flag. The UK is divided into two parts which are lowlands and highlands.
ReplyDeleteI have learned that in Wales there motto is "Cymres am byth". Which means "Wales for ever". The sport they play the most is rugby. This sport is similar to football. Wales does not issue its own currency. Also wales isn't in control of any armed forces.
ReplyDeleteOne interesting fact that I have learned about the U.K. is that Wales is the only county that is not represented on the Union Jack which is teh U.K.'s flag. Another interesting fact is that London is not only the capital of England, but it is the capital of the whole U.K. Also the queen of England serves as head of state and takes part in ceremonies nut they don't lead the government. this is called Constitutional Monarchy.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things that I have learned about the United Kingdom is that the flag of Great Britain is sometimes called the Union Jack, the flag was first used in 1801, and that Great Britain’s Flag is a combination of three different flags which are England’s [the cross of St. George], Scotland [the cross of St. Andrew], and Northern Ireland [the cross of St. Patrick].
ReplyDeleteI have learned many things about the United Kingdom. One of the facts I have learned is that it is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel. Also, I learned that their flag is sometimes called the Union Jack, and is made up of Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland's flags. The United Kingdom's leading exports are manufactured goods and machinery.
ReplyDeleteEnglands capital is London. England has low lands with feilds and meadows. England,the Thames River helped make London a center for world trade. Scotland has rough high lands,mountians and moors. Moors are treeless often windy landscapes.Scotland's capital is Edinburgh. Wales also has rough high lands mountians and moors. Wales' language is Welsh. Wales' capital is Cardiff. Northern Ireland's capital is Belfast. Northern Ireland coveers 5,459square miles about a sixth of the islands total area. In 1801 the whole of Ireland became part of the United Kingdom with the adoption off the name the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things about Northern Ireland are: the Census in 2001 is 1,685,000.the Capital City is Belfastand the National day is:St. Patrick's Day
ReplyDeleteI learned a lot about other countries I learned that Scotland's national animal is the unicorn. Wales flag is a dragon on a green field. I also learned that england's longest river is the Thames. Thats what i learned. Thats all i learned on the United Kingdom.
ReplyDeleteThree things I have learned about the United Kingdom are the flag is made up of England,Scotland, and Northern Ireland combined together, the capital city is London,and the whole name for the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland.
ReplyDeletein northern ireland the population is 1,688,600 people. northern irelands population takes up 3 percent of the UK. the premiter is 5,452 miles.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I learned about the UK, was that Wales has two important sports, Rugby and The FIFA World Cup. Another thing I learned is that Great Britian's cheif fossil fuels are oil and natural gas. The third thing I learned is that Ireland is split into two countries Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
ReplyDeletethe 3 things i learned was that alought northern ireland is on a diffrent island it is still part of the U.K. the second thing is that whales,scootlad and egland all combined theirs flags to make one. i also learned that whales has a lot of sheep beacuse the soil is not good.
ReplyDeletedid you know the titanic was built in belfast? also i learned that whales does not have its own milatary.London is the capital of the UK.Theres alot more I could say and were not even done the lessen yet!
ReplyDeleteThe country I’ve chose to write about is whales, here are some interesting things about whales:
ReplyDelete1.there is an estimation of three million people living there
2. the languages in whales are English and welsh
3.the welsh language is an important element to the welsh culture
Three things i've learned about the U.K. is that there flag is called the Union Jack, rough hilands and mountains are found to the north and west in Scotland and Wales, and poor soil and cold climate make farming difficult there but many people still heard sheep.
ReplyDeleteThree interesting things that I have learned about England are:
ReplyDelete1) Big Ben is not the entire name of the building that contains the clock. The name is actually what the bell inside the tower is called, which is St.Stephen's Tower.
2) There are over 300 languages spoken by people in England.
3) The first public zoo in England opened in London in 1829. It was also the world's first.
I have learned that British English is very different from American English, as many of our modern day phrases are changed in British English to make it seem like it is 1700s phrases, even though they're not.
ReplyDeleteI also learned that the British have a different and more interesting, in my opinion, government than the US. They elect a PM from the Parliament and limit the powers of the King or Queen to ceremonial duties. They also have the abilty to overthrow the King.
Another thing I learned is that Britain has beautiful scenery, and is a pretty nice place. Also, they have a pretty dense population and their flag is called a Union Jack
1. The flag is called the Union Jack.
ReplyDelete2. Northern Ireland's population takes up 3 percent of the U.K.
3. They have poor soil, so they herd animals instead.
I have learned many things in Social Studies about the United Kingdom. The topic that I found most interesting was what people eat in England, and how they are diferent and similar to what we eat in America. Three interesting facts about this are, firstly, that a typical english breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried bread, mushrooms, and baked beans. More traditional englishmen might prefer some black pudding for breakfast instead. Black pudding is made of sausage, with pigs fat and dried pigs blood. Secondly, for lunch, someone in England might have fish and chips. Fish and chips is fish ( usually cod or haddock) deep fried in a flour based batter and is served with chips, which are in America called "french fries". Thirdly, a popular dinner selection in England is roast meats. Typical meats used for roasting are: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, duck, goose, and gammon. With this meat, bubble and squeak might be served. This is cold vegetables chopped and fried together. The name "bubble and squeak" are named after the sound the vegetables make while frying.
ReplyDeleteThree things I have learned about the United Kingdom is that sometimes poeple call the U.K. Great Britain or the British Isles. The flag of Great Britain is sometimes called The Union Jack. This red, white, and blue British flag was first used in 1801. Last but not least poor soil and a cold climate makes farming difficult in the U.K., but many people herd sheep.
ReplyDeleteOne of the facts that I think is interesting is that the Queen or King of England don't make the laws. They are made by the Parliamentary Democracy. Another fact is that Northern Ireland, Scotland and England combined their flags to make one flag called the "Union Jack". The last fact is that London is the largest city in the United Kingdom.
ReplyDeletei have learned that the quenn is not the head of the country.the prime minister is . the govertment makes all the decisons
ReplyDeleteThree things I learned about the United Kingdom are:
ReplyDeleteThat the English language is much different than the British language.
Kings & Queens in The United Kingdom do not have many duties as the President does in the United States.
The United Kingdom also have a flag called the Union Jack that represent England, Scotland, Wales, & Northern Ireland
Three interesting facts that i learned about the United Kingdom are: 1. United Kingdom's flag is also called the Union Jack. 2. The capitial of the U.K. is London and its also the capitial of England. 3. Scotland includes over 790 islands.
ReplyDeleteNumber one the climate of Scotland tends to be very temperate and oceanic. Also it is very changeable.
ReplyDeleteNumber two Scotlands capital Edinburgh Scotlands secondlargest city is one of Europe's biggest financial areas.
Number three Scotland largest city is Glasgow was once the worlds leading industrial cities in the world
The first interesting fact i have learned is that the UK still has a queen. The second fact that i have learned is that the Republic of Ireland is separate from the UK. The last fact i found interesting is the different types of food that each country has.
ReplyDeleteThree things I learned are that the queen holds pretty much no power the Parliament holds the most power. Wales' flag has a dragon is not represented in the Union Jack because it was a territory of England when the Union Jack was made. Scotland and England joined flags in 1609.
ReplyDeleteThree intresting facts about Englad are
ReplyDelete1)It is governed by a parliamentary system with it's seat of goverment in London the capital. 2)With three developed national administries of varying powers in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh.
3)English people prefer some black pudding for breakfast.
Three interesting things about the UK that I think are different from the USA is that the three lions symbol is on the UK`s football team and their cricket team. Another interesting thing is that they call their money pounds for a dollar and pence for a penny. The last interesting thing about the UK that I liked was that the first day of every month if you said white rabbit, white rabbit, white rabbit as your first word of the day is good luck.
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