Driving Tests Around the World

Learning to drive can be a big deal! Have you ever thought about how different countries handle driving? Check out this infographic about different driving tests around the world then complete the following activities.  

You can also find more infographics at Visualistan

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio, title it the same as this blog post, and answer 2 of the following questions in complete sentences based on this infographic.

• Which country do you think has the hardest test? Explain your answer.
• Which country do you think has the easiest test? Explain your answer.
• Not considering age requirements, do you think you could pass these test? Explain.
• Do you plan on getting your drivers license? If yes, when? If no, why not?

Photos of Kids Around the World

It can be very interesting to look at photos from around the world and think about how people live in different countries. A few photographers have been taking photos of different aspects of growing up around the world. 

First we have photos of young people in their rooms.

Mexico

India

Russia

See more photos here and here.

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio, title it the same as this blog post, and answer 2 of the following questions in complete sentences based on these images.

• Select 3 photos (from here and here) and describe the rooms. What country do they live in? What things do they have in their room? 
• Create a Venn Diagram comparing your room to a photo. Then take a photo of the Venn Diagram and add it to your blog
• Take a photo of your room and label 10 items in Spanish.
• Compare and contrast how other young people might live around the world to how you live. How are you similar? How are you different? Provide 3 specific examples. 

Next we have photos of young people with their toys.

Nicaragua

Costa Rica

Mexico

See more photos here.

Create a new blog post in your Spanish Blog Portfolio, title it the same as this blog post, and answer 2 of the following questions in complete sentences based on these images.

• Select 3 photos (from  here) and describe the toys. What country do they live in? What toys are their favorite? 
• Compare and contrast how other young people might live around the world to how you live. How are you similar? How are you different? Provide 3 specific examples. 
• What was your favorite toys as a kid? What about your siblings/cousins?