A little bit about BRAZIL

By Jorge Wilson

GEO-POLITICAL DIVISION OF THE COUNTRY

26 States1 FederalDistric (Brasília – the capitol)

Northern Region:Seven states – Amazon Basin – Amazon Forest

Northwest Region: Nine states – 2nd most populated region

Midwest Region:Three states & Federal District – 2nd biggest in size but smallest in population.

Southeast Region:Four states – most developed region (due to the development of economics, industry and agriculture) - most populated.

Southern Region:Three states – smallest region – great European influence (Italians and Germans)

Which is the color of the Brazilian Flag?

Further information:•Largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world.•It is only slightly smaller than the US. •It has a 4,578-mile (7,367 km) coastline Atlantic Ocean.•Climate: Five climate zones ranging from semi-arid to equatorial to highland tropical.

Have you ever seen a mouse proposing to the Moon? No! Listen.

PALAVRA CANTADA GROUP (Sung Word) – O RATO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-rXYoax60M

Which Language have you heard in this song?

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Similarities:•K – 12•Elementary – middle and High school•Students are provided with books•Career programs in specific public schools

Differences:•Smaller schools•Part time shift; three shifts a day•No elective courses•Possibility of free university also•No tradition in sport school teams•No lockers...•Students stay, teacher move