La France  This activity was designed to share what you know about France with your classmates.  First, answer the following questions to the best of your ability with a partner.  Then, we will discuss your answers with other members of the class.  You may be surprised to learn what your classmates already know about “the other red, white & blue!”

La nourriture 1.L ist as many foods as you can that are typically “American.” 2.L ist as many foods as you can that are typically “French.” 3.W rite what you think the word “nourriture” means in English. 4.W rite what you think is a similar word in English for “nourriture.”

La géographie  5.  5. List as many tourist sites you can that are located in Paris.  6.  6. List as many French tourist sites you can that are located outside of Paris.  7.  7. List as many countries you can that border on France.  8.  8. Name one famous French mountain range and one famous French river.

Le drapeau français   9. What is a drapeau?   10. What do the words bleu, blanc and rouge mean?   11. How has French culture influenced American culture? List as many examples as you can of “French- American connections.” (Consider food, music, fashion, monuments, film, etc.)   12. How has American culture influenced French culture?   La Mome Edith Piaf Sings La Marseillaise - Pauline BurletLa Mome Edith Piaf Sings La Marseillaise - Pauline Burlet