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Kids' Activity II
Lesson Plan Guide
Exploring the World Through Math, Science and Technology
Comparing World Cities
Learning About Climate, Location, and World Cultures
Stockholm

 

Answer these questions about the chart:
1.  Is there much difference between the temperatures in Stockholm, Sweden and Stockholm, South Dakota at any given time in a year?  Why or why not?
2.  Why is there only one bar for Stockholm, South Dakota in January?

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Stockholm is a city in the country of Sweden.

Sweden is one of the countries farthest from the equator.


Answer these questions about the map:
1.  What body of water is between Finland and Sweden?
2.  Using the scale in the upper left corner of the map, find the distant between Kiruna and Sundsvall.
 

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Stockholm is in the state of South Dakota.

The name "South Dakota" came from the Sioux tribe meaning "allies."

Answer these questions about the map:

1.  Name one major river in South Dakota.
2.  Name three other states that border South Dakota.



Skokloster is one of Europe's best preserved and well kept castles of the 17th century.  It has over 50,000 interior exhibits, which is why it is sometimes regarded as "one huge cabinet of art."

Answer these Questions:

1.  Do some research on Skokloster and find the name of the family who first occupied this castle.
2.  Find out how long it took to build Skokloster and whether or not it is finished.



The Chinese ring-necked pheasant is South Dakota's state bird.  It was introduced to South Dakota in 1898.
Answer these Questions.

1.  Research this bird.  Did it originate from the United States?  If not, where did it from come from?
2.  How do you think people spot this bird and tell the difference between it and other birds?


Classroom Activity
On your classroom world map, use colored pins to find Stockholm, Sweden and Stockholm, South Dakota.


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