Things to Know about The Netherlands

Introduction

Our world is getting smaller and smaller. We travel around and meet all kinds of people. But what do we actually know about them? In this lesson we would like you to investigate a country and the people in it. The final task will be to make a brochure about the country of your choice. Of course you will have to present this brochure to your class in the end. 

Task 

Based on our brochure of the Netherlands and the resources for its creation, do some research and design your own brochure of a country of your choice and the people living there. Content: food stereotypes, greetings, habits and customs.

Resources

Typical foods from The Netherlands. Try this matching game and get to know some of the best Dutch dishes:

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Video about making stamppot:

Stereotypes about the Dutch:

How do people usually greet one another in the Netherlands seen through the eyes of non Dutch people:

Now look at the sample brochure provided below (click on the button) and create your own. What country is it going to be about? Do your research in groups of four people. Decide who is going to work on each section and then discuss the information together before you decide on the final information and layout.