Monday, June 14, 2010

Denmark Lesson Plan




History
It’s Flag Day in Denmark. Legend has it that on the night of June 15, 1219, the Danish army was caught by a surprise attack. In answer to prayers, a crack of thunder sounded and a red flag with a white cross fell from Heaven. When King Valdemar raised the flag, his troops won the battle.

Vocabulary
What is a legend?

Coloring Page
Color in the Denmark Flag


Reading
Hans Christen Andersen was an author from Denmark who wrote legends and fairytales. Read one of his stories, The Ugly Duckling here.
Handwriting
Denmark starts with the letter D. Practice writing the letter D here.


Art

Make this swan craft