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Wed Dec-13-06 07:17 PM
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| "Is the place next to Germany called Austria?" |
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My first-grader just asked me this. I have no idea where the question came from, but I was impressed.
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| HEyHEY
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Wed Dec-13-06 07:18 PM
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| 1. You asked him "In which direction" right? |
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Wed Dec-13-06 07:20 PM
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| 3. No, nor did I explain that Germany borders more than one other country... |
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I was surprised she knew about Germany and Austria and their proximity. Most kids her age don't even seem to know where Canada and Mexico are.
I may print out a map of Europe for her to look at, though. She'd like that.
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| Taverner
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Wed Dec-13-06 07:18 PM
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| 2. At least he didn't say Australia |
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Wed Dec-13-06 08:00 PM
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| 4. Tried to explain where Latvia |
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was to a 48-yr-old yesterday. Started with the Baltic, then to Finland vis a vis Russia. It went, well, pretty well.
Geography was my favorite subject, even in first grade. Grew up with maps and Natl Geo in the house.
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Wed Dec-13-06 08:02 PM
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| 5. maybe he can teach my mom |
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she has me so confused about my relatives...I gave up after she confused Armenia with Austria and then said "no, wait, Lithuania."
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