Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Franchezzno is in London!! 1. What's the climate like?
- Cool to cold and a damp moisture in the air.
2. What's a mainland mark in London?
- Big Ben (clock tower)

3. What is a physical feature in London?
- The white cliffs of Dover. The Pennine chain. The Thame River.


Geo George in Seoul, Korea


Geo George is visiting Seoul, Korea. His first visit is to a Temple and in the other picture he is at a traditional restaurant.

Seoul is the business capital of Korea so there are many companies and over 10 million people who live in Seoul.

Korea has been influenced by four major religions: Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Shamanism. Many Koreans follow more than one religion as many new Christian converts continue to practice ancestor worship and perform Buddhist rites.

The trees, bushes and flowers look a lot like Seattle and the city is very modern with beautiful high rise buildings.

Courtney Maxfield
Mr. Andersen, A4

Geo George in Shanghai, China

Geo George is looking over a part of Shanghai City which has 20 million people.

Shanghai is the financial center of China and also considered the most modern city in China.

Like Vietnam, there is no major religion in China because of the communist government.

Courtney Maxfield
Mr. Andersen, A4

Geo George in Saigon, Vietnam





Geo George is looking out over the fast developing city of Saigon, Vietnam. He's also in the lobby of a hotel listening to traditional Vietnam music. Geo George is on a busy street of Saigon and looking at the Opera building.

Saigon is the business center of Vietnam so all kinds of activities are available. Many tourists like to shop because everything is very cheap.

There is no major religion in Vietnam because the communist government promotes atheisism.

This city is a mix of new buildings because it is growing very fast and old buildings. The streets are filled mostly with motorcycles. And its tropical in Saigon with lot of palm trees.
Courtney Maxfield
Mr. Andersen, A4
Bobby is in Washington DC. 1. What's the climate like?
- Average temperature in the winter is 45 degrees. Average temperature in the summer is 78 degrees.
2. What is a main Landmark?
- The Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial

3. What are two important features?
- Potomic River, White House






Tuesday, March 18, 2008

GeoGnome in Canada!











Jen Thayne
Teacher: Mr. Anderson
Your GeoGnome is in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada!
The dominant Language is English (but everything has French on it too!)
The main attraction here is the Peterborough Lift Lock! (in the photo) it’s the tallest lift lock in the world!
The climate is a bit humid, but over all nice! It gets cold in the winter (-40 C sometimes!) and pretty hot in the summer!
The most popular sport is HOCKEY!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Felix Goes to New York City



Where is my Geognome?
New York City, New York
Are there any famous landmarks?
Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Libert, etc. Felix also visited the set of the television show "The View."

What is the climate like?
Humid, cold winters, warm summers
What transportation is used?
Subway, taxi, horse carriages, ferries
What do kids do for fun?
shopping, sports