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Early Elementary:
__Regatta to Remember!__ Reenact the famous story of the first recorded Croatian sporting event! 2 large pieces of news paper folded a tub or large bin of water fan or paper to fan with labels of Split and Maraksa Referee (adult)
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1. create your paper boats following these instructions: media type="youtube" key="1wu5oKy4m5s" width="425" height="350" 2. Now that your boats are created feel free to decorate them patriotically for your city 3. label your boat with the proper city name 4. Decide on a starting and ending point, if desired you can add "obstacles" like other floating objects (apples work great!) 5. On the referee's mark start fanning your boat to propel it forward 6. First to the finish line wins! Congrats Croatian cities!
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Upper Elementary:
Create traditional Croatian Baked Pancake dessert! Ask an adult to assist you in the kitchen. BATTER: 250 g (0.5 lb) flour 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup sparkling mineral water salt FILLING: 500 g (1 lb) cottage cheese 4 eggs 150 g (5 oz.) sugar grated lemon rind 1 tsp vanilla extract TOPPING: 1 3/4 cups cream > Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly. Cook each side until the golden brown (about 2 minutes each side).
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 * 1) BATTER: Mix eggs with salt. Gradually add flour, milk and mineral water. Mix until smooth. Let stand 30 minutes before cooking.


 * 1) FILLING: Whisk egg whites. In a separate bowl mix egg yolks and sugar until foamy. Add cottage cheese, lemon rind, vanilla extract and beaten egg whites.


 * 1) ASSEMBLE: Add 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture down the center to each crepe and roll up as you would an egg roll. Place them seam side down in the oiled pan. Continue doing that till the pan is full.


 * 1) Put layer of cream on top of the pancakes till they are all covered. Bake in 175 C (350 F) oven for 15 minutes.

Now enjoy your Croatian delight and share with your family!

Fine-Art Activity:
Croatian Art is rich in history and intricate design. Based on the various styles of design noted in Croatian architecture and art come up with your own carving style. Take a picture and upload it to our class blog! You may need to ask an adult permission to use the computer. paper drawing supplies camera computer When you are done don't forget to upload it. Use the image above if you need any hints.
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Economy of Croatia. (n.d.). //Wikispaces//. Retrieved April 27, 2011, from http:/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Croatia

Leaderer, G. (n.d.). View of Croatia. //Croatia//. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from http:/http://www.croatianhistory.net/etf/etfss.html

Politics of Croatia. (n.d.). //Wikipedia//. Retrieved April 28, 2011, from http:/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Croatia

States of America. (n.d.). Croatia. //CIA World Factbook//. Retrieved April 27, 2011, from http:/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/hr.html