HISTORICALLY SPEAKING PERU PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Peru is the third largest country in South America. Identify the capital, flag and currency they use. Identify the landmark on the patch.

2. The largest indigenous group in Peru is the Quechua. Peru has two official languages Spanish and Quechua, though there are various other languages spoken by other tribal people. Learn some simple phrases OR words OR learn to count in one of their languages.

3. The birthday child in Peru wears a paper crown and give out souvenir pins to the attendees. Other festivals and holidays that are celebrated specific to the culture, religious, or historical events in Peru. The most important Inca festival is Inti Raymi. Have your own celebration representing a holiday or special event OR learn the meaning of the event OR play a game from a celebration OR attend a festive Peru event OR create a drawing, art project, or prepare a food served at the event OR create souvenir pins or swaps representing Peru to give to others. Some examples include: Marinera Dance Festival, International Spring Festival, All Saints Day, San Juan Festival, Andean Christmas, Inti Raymi, and Pachamama.

4. Peru has a rainforest, desert, and mountainous areas. It also has a variety of other terrains including coastal beaches, desert, mountainous area, and grasslands. Learn more about the terrain area OR try a outdoor activity that is conducted there OR learn more about the rain forest OR create a craft or picture representing the terrain. Examples include: Gocta Falls, one of the world’s highest waterfalls; Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake; Sechura Desert, the Sleva, meaning “jungle”; floating islands, and Amazon Forest.

5. Peru has so many different species that they have not been all identified yet. Choose three [3] plants OR animals that live in Peru to learn more about OR create a craft, picture, or game representing an animal that resides in Peru. Examples: tapir, leopard, bromeliad, black marlin, three-toed sloth, crocodile, llamas, giant hummingbird, orchid, deer and fox. ? There is an activity sheet located in the back of the manual. You can also have a scavenger hunt in books.

6. One of the best known landmarks to visit in Peru is the Machu Picchu, also called Lost City of the Incas. It is an Inca ruin that has several hundred stone constructed buildings spread over a five mile area. Learn more about Machu Picchu, the Incas, other landmarks, buildings, OR historical site in Peru OR draw your own city with buildings and landmarks. Examples of sites to research are: Nazca drawings in the desert, Manu National Park, Plaza San Martin, City Hall, and Lima’s Gold Museum.

7. Peruvians cook many dishes using corn, peppers, and potatoes. There are a large variety of corn and potatoes that used for their dishes including yellow potatoes and purple corn. Learn more about the foods or recipes. Examples are: Alfajores cookies, rice pudding, beef stew, and spicy chicken.

8. The artistic handicrafts in Peru are a mixture of native and European influences. Some creations include weaving fabrics and rugs, pottery, wood carving, gold jewelry, and clothing. Create a craft or art project using a Peruvian skill. Examples include: paint your own pottery, make something from clay, create an Inca craft, make a shawl or cape, create a gold beaded necklace, or decorate a wooden box.

9. All children in Peru go to school at the age of six. They also enjoy playing games with their friends in the neighborhood after school. Learn a game from Peru or play one with your friends. Examples include: Sapo, reloj, potato bowling, or wolf. ?Refer to the “Games” section in the back of this manual.

10. Futebol, or soccer, is the most important sport in Peru. Not only do they play it professionally, butmost people enjoy playing for fun. Other enjoyable sports in Peru include: skating, bicycling, swimming, hiking, skiing, volleyball, and jogging. Learn more about one of these sports, play one or watch one.

11. The native residents from Peru live mainly in the Andes or Selva region. Over the generations they have passed down many stories and legends to through their village. Tell or listen to a story from Peru.

12. Every September there is dance festival in Peru. Each dancer wears a dance cape and a brass band accompanied by drums plays the music. Each cape is designed with unique symbols, an imaginary story or characters. Create your own dance cape, drum, listen to music, watch a dance, OR perform a dance from Peru.

13. Traditional folk clothing in Peru is typically worn at festive events or special occasions. The women usually wear a cape, long sleeved white blouse, black skirt and hat. The men wear black pants, white shirt, sweater, knit hat, and sash. Learn more about the clothing in Peru, make an accessory or piece of clothing, OR decorate the paper dolls located in our manual.