Instructional Video

Geography Now! Iceland

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First colonized by Vikings, Iceland is home to a unique blend of Nordic and Celtic cultures. The geothermal island is experiencing a tourism boom and is learning how to navigate the world stage. A video resource profiles the culture, people, and landscape of the most sparsely populated European nation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer the video to introduce scholars to the influence of the Vikings
Classroom Considerations
  • Video serves as the 76th installment in the series titled Countries A-Z
  • References to alcohol may make this video inappropriate for some viewers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Pictures of stunning landscape engage interest
  • Video explains cultural connections to other countries in a comprehensive way
Cons
  • Narrator promotes other YouTube channels
  • Ad interrupts streaming