Ten things I need to know to travel in

FranceFrench Web Quest - Culture

Grades 7-8

Introduction What should you pack in your suitcase when

you see that the temperature is 20 degrees in Paris? What kind of money will you need? And how do you know if your suitcase is not over the weight limit?  Knowing the answers to these questions may save you some time and embarrassment as you travel.

Task Students will use a variety of websites to discover

useful information relating to travel and living in France.

Students will: Consult the information that is familiar to them Search the website or given information for the

equivalent in France Explain cultural differences or what accounts for

the difference 

La date et le poids1. Quelle est la date?It is 7/29/11 in the United States.a. How would you see the date written in France?b. Why do you have a birthday and a "fête" in France?le calendrier et les fêtesComment écrire la date - soutien scolaire

2.  Zut!  Ma valise, elle est lourde! Your suitcase should not weigh more than 50 lbs.a.   What are the weight restrictions on Air France?b.   Your suitcase is 27kg!  Will it get be accepted or will you have to pay for extra luggage?metric-conversions.org

La météo et le collège3. It is 85F when you are leaving; but you read the temperature is 22 degrees in Paris! a. Help – how is that so?b. What will you put into your suitcase?  meteo-france/previsions-meteo

4.  Comment est ta journée au collège?You go to school from 8:00 to 3:30.a.  Et tes amis français?b.  What is the equivalent of 7th Grade?La vie scolaire en France

L’heure et les transports

5. Info: You are getting the TGV at 2:30 p.m. and it arrives at your destination at 6:30 p.m. Those are not the times indicated on your ticket!a. What times will use to book your ticket on the SNCF website?

voyages-sncf.com

6.  Les transports?a. Tu viens à l’école en voiture?b. Et les  élèves françaisWhat is the best way to get around Paris?c.   What do you need to purchase to get around on the metro? paris-metroParis metro tourist map

Greeting friends at a café

7. Bonjour?  Salut?a.  How do the French greet one another?b.  Aaagh! Do I have to kiss people? How many times?c.  Why do they have two forms of address for people?how-to/kiss_hello_in_france

8. On va au café?Cafes vary greatly in the U.S.A.a.  What is generally on the menu in a French cafe?b.  What are the names of some famous cafés?francetravelplanner.cafeslesdeuxmagots.cafe

L’argent et les courses9.  C'est combien?We use dollars to purchase items in the States.a.  What is the currency in France/ Europe?b.  How much do I get for a Euro?Money exchangel

10.  Je fais les courses.a.  Where will I buy bread - du pain;  and cheese - du fromage?b.  Where will I buy fruit and vegetables?francaisfacile.com/les coursesfrancaisfacile.com a la boulangerie

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Give explanations.

Finally: pick one holiday from the list and explain how it compares to the same holiday or experience in the U.S.

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