12/4/18-NORWAY! by Stacey McDonald https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6 After you select a TOPIC and do the raw research on paper, you'll add your findings here! en-us 2018-12-04 14:55:34 UTC 2018-12-11 16:35:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Population https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310922883 There are 5.258 million people in Norway in 2017.]]> 2018-12-04 15:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310922883 26yusich https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923067 The name Norway comes from the word Norþweg. The word Norþweg means "northern way". -Sicheng Yu]]> 2018-12-04 15:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923067 Recreational activities and sports https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923356 People in Norway like to play many sports such as:
- cross-country skiing
- boxing
- wrestling
- speed skating
- curling
- cycling
- sled dog racing
- horse riding
- climbing
- golf
- racing]]> 2018-12-04 15:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923356 Culture and proper behavior of Norway https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923400 Norway's main language is Norwegian which has two forms. Bokmål and Nynorsk. Bokmal is more common while Nynorsk is more new. The national costume is called "bunad", it has embroidery and Jewelry. A Norwegian greeting is a firm handshake with a smile. When you are invited to a house in Norway, you bring flowers, chocolates, pastries, wine, or imported spirits to the hostess. These are some rules for gift giving:
  • Do not give carnations, lilies or white flowers because they are used at funerals.
  • Do not give wreaths, even at Christmas.
  • Do not give even numbers of flowers.
      -Imy

]]> 2018-12-04 15:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923400 Geography 26zhujier https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923466 Norway is very mountainous. The size of Norway is 323,802 sq. km. There are about 150,000 lakes that are counted for.]]> 2018-12-04 15:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923466 https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923650 People from Norway eat three or four meals a day. The meal focuses on game and fish. Hot dogs are a famous fast food. Stockfish is one of Norway's earliest delicacies, dating back to the twelfth century.   - Sophia]]> 2018-12-04 15:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310923650 Traditional foods of Norway https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924223 A really popular traditional food of Norway is Flatbread (a.k.a Lefse.)
This food is mainly used for holidays or celebrations.
Another famous food of Norway is Whale steak is a popular junk food in norway.
-Ryan]]> 2018-12-04 15:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924223 26yusich https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924406 The oldest human skeleton found in Norway dated back to 6,600 BC. The skeleton was found in Sognefjord in 1994. -Sicheng Yu]]> 2018-12-04 15:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924406 animals and wildlife https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924587 Adders are poisonous snakes. They are the only poisonous snakes that are native to Norway.]]> 2018-12-04 15:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924587 26sunmagg https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924758 Leads in Winter Olympics with 29 medals 

]]> 2018-12-04 15:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310924758 Culture https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925336 Norse Mythology
Thor- God of thunder, carries his trusty hammer Mjolnir
Odin- The father of all gods, wears wide brimmed hat and carries spear]]> 2018-12-04 15:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925336 Animals/wildlife 27gambjose https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925534 Elks live in Norway.  They are the largest animals in the Norway forests.  An adult Elk can weigh up to 400 and 800 kgs.
Lynxes also live in Norway. They usually get l meter in length. They eat birds, small rodents and sometimes sheep. ]]> 2018-12-04 15:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925534 Food https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925544 The people in Norway had fried or boiled eggs for breakfast.They also had salad and cheese.]]> 2018-12-04 15:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925544 History https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925596 2018-12-04 15:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925596 26sunmagg https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925907 Bergen festival in spring and Oya festival in August

]]> 2018-12-04 15:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925907 Foods of Norway https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925938 There are many foods is Norway.  When you have breakfast, common foods can be many varieties of fish. meat is also very common too. People also have sweet or just ordinary cheese. Coffee is also very popular. You may also have boiled or fried eggs. Bread is also served.]]> 2018-12-04 15:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310925938 26yusich https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926499 During the Iron Age the Norwegian tools became better. -Sicheng Yu ]]> 2018-12-04 15:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926499 Recreational games and activities https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926511 Popular sports in norway are football, boxing and handball. Golf, dogsled racing, speed skating, hiking/climbing and rafting are also popular in Norway. ]]> 2018-12-04 15:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926511 Foods 26netiadar https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926768 The national dish of Norway is Farikal]]> 2018-12-04 15:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926768 History of Norway https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926798 Norway entered the Kalmar Union with Sweden and Denmark in 1397.In 1536 Norway became a dependency of Denmark. In 1905 Norway parliament , the storting,proclaims independence from Sweden. During `1913 Universal suffrage for women introduced . Norway women begin to play greater roles in politics.
-Annie Sheng]]> 2018-12-04 15:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310926798 The Football association of Norway was founded in 26sunmagg https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310927216 1902

]]> 2018-12-04 15:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310927216 Foods for holidays by Ethan https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928077 Reinsdyrsteik (Reindeer roast)]]> 2018-12-04 15:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928077 26sunmagg https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928472 Norway is a big winter sports country]]> 2018-12-04 15:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928472 26yusich https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928615 When the Viking Age started the whole Nordic region expanded. -Sicheng Yu]]> 2018-12-04 15:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928615 Foods 26netiadar https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928666 People in Norway usually have coffee during breakfast and very rarely tea.]]> 2018-12-04 15:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928666 History https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928831 First trace of man was in 10,000 B.C. 
Union of Kalmar in 1397]]> 2018-12-04 15:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310928831 Extreme Sports 26sunmagg https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310929180 Extreme Sports in Norway are things that really stand out

]]> 2018-12-04 15:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310929180 History https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310929337 In the Napoleanic wars Norway was on the losing team with Denmark. Norway declared independence from Sweden. After a short war with Sweden Norway signed a peace treaty with Sweden. ]]> 2018-12-04 15:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310929337 Culture 26chakveda https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310930992 Norway has many different holidays. One Holiday is called "Whit Monday" and another one called "Ascension day". I got this info from: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/public-holidays/ 
Also, dinner consists of root vegetables such as carrots or boiled potatoes paired with fish and meats such as whale, chicken, beef, Pork, or chicken. On Constitution Day, Norwegians celebrate by eating flatbread, thinly sliced dried meats etc.]]> 2018-12-04 15:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mcdostac/kymzbj3fdfp6/wish/310930992