Curriculum:
Essential Questions for French

GRADE 9: Who are the French?

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How has the geography shaped the character of the French?

•  What is the physical geography of France ?
•  What is its political geography?
•  How have the physical characteristics influenced the development of regions, Paris , and major cities?
•  How has the geography of France influenced French culture and food?
•  How did geography help Paris become the physical and cultural center of France ?
•  How does France 's geographic location influence its standing in Europe ?

How do institutions mold the attitudes of the French?

•  How has the educational system developed to reflect the French mentality?
•  If I were French, how would my educational experiences be and how would they shape my character?
•  What role would my government and civic duty play in my life? Why?
•  How would religion influence my life?
•  In what ways are politics more important to French teens than to American teens?
•  How would my daily life be different?

How have the arts developed and how do they represent the French character?

•  What music would be part of my world?
•  What art, music, fashion, theatre, and architecture would surround me?
•  What literature would I read?

Curricular Units and Lesson Plans

Geography of France

Cuisine of France

Paris

French Government and History

Education

Lifestyles

Art

Performing Arts