Instructional Video

Geography Now! Norway

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When people think about Norway, they often think about Vikings, trolls, fjords ... and heavy metal and tacos? A video resource profiles the fourth Nordic sister, including its fascinating geography carved out of the arctic, and Scandinavian culture. Learners also explore how Norway manages to export more than it imports and its efforts at going green.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer the video as research to compare and contrast the Nordic countries
  • Use in a country profile project
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource is part of a comprehensive geography video playlist covering countries of the world
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Native Norwegians demonstrate various dialects
  • Pop culture references and humor make the video engaging
Cons
  • Three ads disrupt video streaming