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Denmark
Here is a list of the resources we used, videos we watched, and activities we did in our study of Denmark.
'Whoa, Whoa, Denmark' Geography and Culture Song. Inspired by the best of popular Danish rock ballads, this song gives a basic overview of the geography, culture, landmarks, icons, and famous historical figures of Denmark.
Denmark Owns Greenland? Join Archie as he looks at the history behind how Denmark came to own Greenland.
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>> Why Does Denmark Own Greenland? (True Size Stamps)
>> Why Denmark Still Owns Greenland (altun)
>> Why Is Greenland Part of Denmark? (Outer Side)
For Older Students:
>> GeographyNow! Denmark (GeographyNow!)
>> Denmark Flag Friday (Geography Now)
>> If Danes Ruled the World (GeographyNow)
Mermaid Melody. Jett travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, to deliver a package to a girl named Sophia who wants to record a mermaid song. The episode features local elements like sailing, beaches, and a rescue involving a leaking oil tanker with the help of submarine Super Wing Mera.
The Story of Lego: How It All Started. This short film is first set in Denmark, and explores the origin and history of the Lego company, originally founded by Ole Kirk Christiansen and his son, Godtfred.
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>> History of Lego: The Building Blocks Of Success (The Telegraph)
>> The Poor Single Dad Who Invented Lego (Hook)
>> The Full History of Lego (Minifigured)
>> 40 Years of LEGO Animals (SpitBrix)
About Lego: The History, The House, and The Factory. Sixty years ago, the LEGO brick was invented in Billund, Denmark. Today, LEGO is the world’s strongest and most valuable toy brand with several thousand employees. The company’s success is a lesson in self-improvement, problem solving and protecting ideas - however small.
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>> Complete Tour of the LEGO HOUSE in Denmark (Bricklover Brad)
We Spent 48 Hours in a City Made Out of Lego. We have arrived in Billund, Denmark - the birthplace of LEGO where we spend 48 hours exploring this city completely made out of LEGO, as we live inside a LEGO Castle, have fun at LEGOland and even have lunch made by LEGO minifigures at the Mini chef restaurant.
The Mute Swan. Everyone knows the story of the ugly duckling, the little gray chick that grows up to be a graceful swan. Perhaps that story is part of the reason why the Mute Swan is seen as a symbol of beauty in Denmark.
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>> Nature: Mute Swans (CBS Sunday Morning)
Danny Kaye Sings the Ugly Duckling Song. An excerpt from the movie, "Hans Christian Andersen", where Danny Kaye tells the story of The Ugly Duckling in a song.
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>> Danny Kaye Sings Thumbelina (Hans Christian Andersen 1952)
For Older Students:
>> Watch the Full Movie of Hans Christian Andersen Starring Danny Kaye (1952)
Hygge Animatic - Frozen Broadway Musical. Just a fun little animated film that features the "Hygge" song from the Frozen Broadway Musical.
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>> Frozen's Oaken (and Hygge) Explained (SuperCarlinBrothers)
>> Hygge: A Danish Ritual (DW Euromaxx)
>> What the Scandinavian Concept of Hygge Can Teach Americans (PBS NewsHour)
What Is Hygge? A little read-aloud book that explains what Hygge is, for kids.
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>> Minimalist Hygge Tips From Denmark (Diane in Denmark)