25 October, 2010

«MEET the United States of America» for kids



The «Window to America» Center was visited by the group of schoolchildren of school № 143 together with their teacher of English Olga Gavrilyuk.
The Meeting was devoted to an acquaintance with the United States of America.
Guests watched the slide show «MEET the United States of America», from which they learnt about a geographical location of the country, founder of America Christopher Columbus, native population - Indians, people which created history of country – first presidents and political figures, about the American icons of pop-culture, the biggest cities are centers of economics and culture, about architectural views of these cities.
It was useful for pupils to learn about the national symbols of the USA –  flag, bald eagle, rose, White house, Congress, Statue of Liberty, memorials in honour to the presidents Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln.
The Head of the center «Window to America» Svitlana Usenko paid a regard to a rich collection of bright and interesting child's books which would help to improve pupils’ knowledge of English.
Schoolchildren were eager to hear new information. They thanked sincerely in the end of the meeting.
After presentation we had tea together.
Number of participants – 19.
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