Amazing+Race+Activities

= = __ Final Episode __ __ Discussion __ 1. Why do you think some teams are so eager to cooperate when only one team can win? 2. Do you think it is okay for the Ford company to advertise their new vehicle features by having it placed in one of the challenges? 3. The food for the hunting dogs consisted of a line of raw meat surrounded by dry dog food. Also, they were fed together without any way of ensuring they all got an equal amount. Why do you think they are fed in this way? 4. Of all the countries that were visited during this season, which would you like to visit the most? Write a complete paragraph that expresses your wish to visit that country: include three reasons. __ Research __ 5. What is the capital city of France? 6. Colour the flag of France. 7. What is the lat and long of the capital of France? Plot it on your map. 8. Name three inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci. 9. Where was Da Vinci born? 10. What is the lat and long of New York city? Plot it on your map. 11. What is the distance in km from Paris to New York? Draw a line on your map. 12. When was the United Nations founded? 13. How many nations are currently members of the United Nations?

__ Episode #10 __ __ Discussion __ 1. Why do you think people would dress up like devils in Mallorca as a tradition? Come up with three possible explanations. 2. How do you think the goat farmers were getting along? Was one of them being disrespectful to the other? Explain your answer. 3. Have you ever been in a cave before? If so: Where was it, and what was it like? If you have not been in a cave, would you like to? Why or why not? 4. Which detour do you think was more challenging, and why? 5. How do you feel about Natalie and Nadiya moving on to the next race despite being last? Explain. __ Research __ 6. //Don Quixote// is a famous Spanish book and is credited as being the first novel ever written. When was it written, and by whom? 7. What is the name of Don Quixote's horse? His squire? 8. What is the lat and long of Barcelona? Plot it on your map. 9. Draw a straight line from Amsterdam to Barcelona. What is the distance in km? 10. Colour a Spanish flag. 11. Who is the current King of Spain? 12. Who is the current First Minister of Spain?

Episode #9 __Discussion__ 1. Which team seems like they are not having fun, and do you think this hurt them in the race? 2. What two factors do you think determined the choice of who was U-turned? __ Research __ 3. Plot Amsterdam on your map. What is the lat and long? 4. How far is it from Moscow to Amsterdam in km? 5. Colour the flag of the Netherlands. 6. Look at a map of the city of Amsterdam. What is unique about its design? 7. Amsterdam has many famous museums. Name two Dutch painters whose work is found in the Rijks museum. Episode #8 __Discussion__ 1. What strategy would you use if you were travelling like Abba and James and had lost your passport? Explain. 2. What could you do with you passport while travelling to make sure you never lost it? Explain. 3. Which detour would you have chosen to do, and why? 4. Have you ever had to perform (dance, work, play sports, etc.) while injured? How do you think James was able to do it? 5. What mistake was Ryan making during the time zone road block? 6. Ryan and Abby both talked about how smart Ryan was, but he took the most tries to do the road block. Why do you think it took Ryan so long to get it right when he is so smart? __ Research __ 7. What is the currency of Russia called? 8. a) How many time zones are there in Canada? b) What are each of them called? 9. a) Russia used to be part of what former republic? b) Name five other countries that used to be part of that same republic? 10. What percentage of Russians are: a) Jewish? b) Christian? c) Muslim? 11. a) Who once said "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results?" b) Who do you think this might apply to in today's episode? Explain.

__Episode #7__ __Discussion__ 1. Which team do you think deserves to be eliminated? Explain. 2. Which team do you think co-operates the best? Explain. 3. Do you think it is a good idea for teams to work together with other teams? Explain. 4. Which detour would you have chosen? Make sure your answer is based upon what you consider to be your strengths and weaknesses. 5. Do you think the twins should have used their express pass? Explain. 6. Did any team members show negativity towards their partners? Give an example and explain. __Research__ 7. Plot Moscow on your map. What is the Lat and Long? 8. Draw a straight line from Istanbul to Moscow. What is the distance in km? 9. Colour the flag of Russia. 10. Find one other flag that is similar to that of Russia. 11. What is the population and population density of Russia? Use proper units. 12. When was the Bolshoi Theatre built?

__Episode #6__ __Discussion__ 1. Did you see any bullying on this episode? Explain. 2. Would you have given the money back? Explain. 3. Did you see any random acts of kindness in this episode? Explain. 4. Turkey is the only country that is located on two continents. Which two continents? 5. a)Which detour would you have taken? Why? You are not allowed to use the word easy or any form of easy. b) What is different about Turkish ice cream? 6.Did any teams make decisions that helped stay in the race? Explain. 7.Who was eliminated? Why do you think they were eliminated? __Research__ 8. Colour the flag of Turkey. 9. **What is Turkish Delight? Find a picture. When was it first made? If you make a time card you only have to do 3 discussion questions.** 10. Plot Instanbul on your map. What is the Lat and long? 11. Draw a straight line from Dhaka to Instanbul. What is the distance in Km? 12 What is the population and poplulation density? Use proper units! 13. What is the most common religion in Turkey? 14. **Turkish Bath? Find a picture. When did this first start? If you make a time card you only have to do 3 discussion questions.** __Episode #5__ 1. What percent of Bangladesh is Muslim? 2. Which team got bad news? Explain. 3. Explain the Road Block. 4. Explain the two detours. Which one would you have done? 5. What was the big mistake made during this leg? 6.Who do you think had the hardest time in this leg? Explain why. 7.Who was the last team at the Pit Stop? What happened? 8. Use [] to find out how many countries of Bangladesh will fit in Canada. Print out picture. 9. Fill in the blank. "If you are going to be stupid, then you have to be ". Research Questions: 9. Find 5 pictures of items that are made from bamboo. 10. What is jute? What is it used for? 11.Chippendale keep saying "As-salamu alaykum". What are they saying?

12. Find the following on the [|Map]
 * Shade in Bangladesh.
 * Dhaka
 * Rangpur
 * Ganges River
 * Janmuna River
 * Meghna River
 * Bay of Bengal
 * Shade India in another colour.

__Episode #4__ 1. Plot Dhaka, Bangladesh on your map. 2. Draw a line From Surabaya to Dhaka. 3. What is the distance between these two cities? 4. What is the Lat and Long of Dhaka? 5. What Hemisphere is Bangladesh located? 6. What is The population of Bangladesh? 7. What is the population Denisty (People per every square km.) of Bangladesh? 8. What is Canada's population Density?

9. What was the road block? 10.Why did the "Rockers" choose the Fast Forward? What was the Fast Forward? Would you have done the Fast Foward? 11.Why are rats bad in Bangladesh? 12. Is there any teams that are annoying? Who seems to be enjoying themselves the most? Why? (3 sentences) 13. What were the two detours? Which would have you have tried? Why? 14. Who had the most problem getting to the pit stop? 15 Who was eliminated? 16. Print off and colour the flag OR find two photographs the shows the difference of population denisty between Bangladesh and Canada. flag

__Episode #3__ 1. What was the road block? Who seemed to have the most fun? 2. What happend at the train station that caused trouble? 3. Which detour would you have performed? 4. Would you have U-turned anyone? Why? 5.What is so different about the "Long Hair Don't Care" team? 6. Who was eliminated? What happened and how do you feel about it? 7. Do the following on the Map of Indonesia. 8. You are a tourist in Indonesia. Put together 10 photos in a slideshow that shows indonesian culture. People, costumes, buildings, scenery, dances, vegetation, transportation, etc. map
 * Shade in lightly using pencil crayon the country of Indonesia
 * City of Jakarta
 * City of Surabaya
 * Java Sea
 * South China Sea
 * Gulf of Thailand
 * Indian Ocean
 * Phillipine Sea
 * Andaman Sea
 * Arafua Sea
 * Banda Sea
 * Darwin
 * India.. Use arrow to show direction.

__Episode #2__ 1. Find the Lat. and Long. position of Surabaya, Indonesia.

2. Find the Lat and Long for Morris. 3. What is the distance in KM from Shanghai, China to Surabaya Indonesia?

4. Plot Surabaya on your map. Draw a straight line between Shanghai and Surabaya. Highlight so the line can be see label it leg 2.

5. What mistake was made during the flight bookings?

6. Describe the Detour.

7. Which detour would you have chosen and why? Two sentences.

8. Who do you think was the most relaxed during this leg?

9. Who has the longest finger nails in the epsiode?

10. Who came in last? How did you feel about that?

11. Create a flag of Indonesia using a regular size of paper.

12. What's the population of Indonesia? What is the population of Canada?

13. What Climatic Zone is it in?

14. What Hemisphere?

Option

Create a timeline card of who has the longest nails ever. Male and or Female. According to Guiness Records. If you are able to do this you have to do 4 questions after the first 4 questions.

. __Episode #1__ 1. Find the Lat. and Long. position of the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California.

2. Find the Lat. and Long. position for Shanhai, China.

3. What is the distance in KM from Pasadena to Shanghai, China?

4. Plot these two places on your map. Draw a straight line between them. Highlight the line so it is easier to see on your map.

__For the next questions, make sure you use proper sentences.__ 5. Who received the flight advantage?

6.What was the big mistake made when eating the frog fallopian tubes? Who made the mistake?

7. Would you have told other groups about where the abacus was located? Why?

8. Who didn't work well together this episode? Why?

9. Who was eliminated in the first round?

10. Research the following about China. a) Population b) Hemisphere c) Climatic Zone d) vegetation. Find at least 5 types. Find pictures. e) Print and colour the flag of China. [|Here is a template].

If you do this option you only have to do 2 questions extra after questions 1 to 4.
 * __Option..__**

Create a time line card of __Table Tennis__ and/or __Abacus.__ The timeline card must include the name, date, a brief description and picture. see other timeline cards for examples.