Denmark, 08/06/07

Talk about Denmark

Denmark is one of four countries that make up the area of Europe called Scandinavia. The others are Sweden, Norway, & Finland. It is a country made up of lots of islands (about 500) , trees and has lots of snakes.

The Danish flag is the oldest national flag in the world - it has been used for over 700 years. Legend says it fell from the sky during a battle.

The world's most accurate clock is in the town hall in Copenhagen - the Olsen clock - and has only lost ½ a second in 300 years.

Viborg is probably the oldest town in Denmark.

Lego bricks are made in Denmark - the word comes from lege godt which means play well .

The Vikings came from Denmark and invaded Britain in the 8th century. They used long boats. King Canute was a Danish king who ruled England from 1016 - 1042.

Denmark is famous for its bacon, fish and Smorrebord open sandwiches.

Trees and Snakes

2 teams in straight lines raise arms to form arches - these are trees. 2 other teams face them holding hands - to form a chain -these are the snake. On "GO" the snakes wind in and out of the trees. The first back in position wins. If a tree is knocked over the snake is disqualified. To make in harder call "wind is blowing" and the trees wave their arms up and down.

Island Bases:

Island One: Viking Helmets and swords, make as template

Island Two: Bacon Butties, let the Beavers watch the cooking of the bacon and then make themselves a butty.

Island Three: Viking Boat, make as template

Island Four: Smorrebrod, try some traditional Danish "buttered bread" with different toppings. These may have started in the days when rounds of bread were used as plates. Each is a little meal in itself.

Fishing

Each lodge has a bucket containing (card) fish with rings, and a rod with a hook. See which team can catch the most fish in relay in a set time.