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1997 Projects

Languages and Travelling

Coordinator(s): Jan Botto & Rastislav Stana
Duration: From April 1996 until "the end of Internet"
Age group: more than 15
Country: Slovakia
Project description: In this project we would like to communicate with people from various countries to get informations about the people, life and interesting events. It will be useful for improvment of the language (it doesn't have to be English).


The Problems of Teenagers

Project Coordinator: Mrs. Eva Knapikova
Duration: 1996-1997
Age group of class: 16-17 yrs
Country: Slovak Republic
Description of project: Students want to find friends in other countries, join various discussions, exchange ideas and improve their English.


Food Prices

Coordinator:Joe Martin
Brief Description: Students from various countries are asked to send in the prices of the following goods and we will compile a comparative list to distribute to all participating schools:
Margarine 1 Kg
Eggs ( 12 - 1 dozen)
Milk ( 2 litres)
Cheese ( 12 slices)
Plain Flour ( 2 Kg)
Self Raising Flour ( 2 Kg)
Rice ( 1 Kg)
Toothpaste ( 120 gm)
White Sugar ( 1 Kg)
Brown Sugar ( 1 Kg)
Mayonaise ( 760 gm)
Tomato Sauce (Ketchup) ( 600 ml)
White Bread ( 680 gm)
Chicken ( Size 14)
Corn on the Cob ( I Kg)
Ice Cream ( 4 Litres)
Rice Bubbles ( 550 gm)
Milk Chocolate ( 250 gm)
Coca Cola ( 2 Litres)


Horses

Coordinator: Eva Marie Westad and Syhvia & Cathrin
School: Charlottenlund, Trondheim Norway
Brief Description: THE NORWEGIAN FJORDHORSE - (The horse from west of Norway)
Look: With it`s dun fur and black eel lengthways it`s back, the fjordhorse looks a lot like the
prehistoric-horse equus. It`s a strong, charming horse, with a shortcut mane, and a very pretty
head. it is very muscular and squarely built. It has got short, strong legs.

Height: 132-147 cm.

Colour: All shades of dun, with a black eel. Feeble zebra-stripes on it`s legs. it`s mane and tale is silver coloured and black.

Temperament and character: A strong-willing and hard working horse. Tough and hardy. Are easily satisfied andcan become very old.

Range of use: All kinds of farm-work (in rugged ground). An excellent draught-animal, and just as well suited for riding

Origin: West of Norway. A descendant of the Mongolian wild horse. The breed has been breeded for over 2000 years in north-Europe, and were also the vikings`s horse. The Vikings used the fjordhorses in fights, were two horses were brought together to fight until one died. The fjordhorse is breeded all over Scandinavia, and are very popular in Denmark.

NORDLANDSHEST

Look: Looks like the icelandic pony, but has got a smaller head.

Height: About 132 cm.

Colour: Almost all kinds of colours.

Teperament and character: It`s a robust and easily satisfied horse with extremely strong legs and hoofs.

Range of use: If you like riding in the forest, it`s the perfect pony for you, because of it`s strong legs. It`s also very well suited for driving.

Origin: Norway. The pony which is called a horse in it`s homeland. Nordlandshesten is descended from the Mongolian wildhorse and the Russian tarpan.

If you know something about the horse breeds ( types of horses) that has it`s origin in your home country, please write back to us!
 

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