Epal Project: FranceBy: Matt T. and Ryan S.

Epals: Thomas and Etienne

Introduction•France•Capital - Paris•Eiffel Tower located here•Notre Dame Cathedral located here•Population of 60.2 people•Birthplace of fashion, champagne, and cognac

Second largest country in EuropeMountainous-Alps and PyreneesLocated near equatorHas a temperate climate212,935 square miles

• Population - 307,212,123 • Capital - Washington D.C.• Area - 3,794,100 square miles (9,826,675 sq km)• Bordering Countries - Canada and Mexico

Republic Really strong government More developed Prime minister and president

Government

Representative Democracy Elections for people to vote for public officials Active participation with people in the U.S. Human rights for all citizens Equality between all people Laws and individual rights to follow Is the "standard form" of government throughout the world President is elected every four years

Both attend school in Gerard de NervalBoth attend school in Gerard de Nerval Both in eighth gradeBoth in eighth grade A and B week schedulesA and B week schedules Go to school for 9 hoursGo to school for 9 hours Basic classesBasic classes

Kellam High SchoolKellam High School In 10In 10thth grade grade A and B day schedulesA and B day schedules Go to school for about 7 hoursGo to school for about 7 hours

Thomas - Four family members Mom, Dad, and Sister Mom-Nadege Dad-Michael Sister-Celine

Three family members Mom and Dad Mom-Dianne Dad-Earl

Etienne

Four family members Mom, Dad, Sister Mom-Lorna Dad-Mark Sister-Bridgette

Ryan

Four family members Mom, Dad, Brother Mom-Irene Dad-Arthur Brother-Nathan

Matt

New Years (Jour de l’an) - Jan. 1 Easter (Lundi de Paques) – varies May Day (Fete du Travail) – May 1 Pentacost (Pentecote) – Varies Bastille Day (Fete Nationale) – July 14 All Saints Day (Toussaint) – November 1 Armistice Day – November 11 Christmas Day – December 25

Christmas Easter Thanksgiving Halloween Independence day Memorial Day Valentines Day St. Patrick’s Day Veteran’s Day.

Eiffel Tower Built in March 1889 Celebrating over 100 years One of the biggest symbols in France

14 years old Born July 31st, 1996 Green eyes Short brown hair Favorite Subjects - Math and Science

ThomasThomas

14 years old14 years old Born November 5Born November 5thth, 1996, 1996 Green eyesGreen eyes Lazy, Entertaining, and GenerousLazy, Entertaining, and Generous Loves Basketball and RugbyLoves Basketball and Rugby Lives in Crépy-en-Valois.Lives in Crépy-en-Valois.

Matt - 15 years old Born August 22nd, 1995 Brown eyes Black hair Favorite Subjects – Math and P.E.

Matt

Ryan - 16 years old Born November 30, 1994 Favorite subject-P.E. Brown eyes Black hair

Ryan

Both developed countries Schooling is different U.S. has a bigger population Both have recognizable landmarks Share similar holidays