Denmark

In Denmark topic, 1st Grade students will learn about a country in northern Europe. They will learn that Copenhagen is the capital city. Students will learn that Denmark has many islands and is part of Scandinavia.

What Children Learn

Students learn that Denmark is in Europe. They learn that Copenhagen is the capital city. Children learn that Denmark has many islands and coastlines. Students locate Denmark north of Germany. They connect island geography with water travel.

Sample Questions Children Practice

1. What is the capital city of Denmark?

A. Copenhagen

B. Oslo

C. Stockholm

D. Helsinki

2. Denmark is part of which region?

3. Fill in the blank. Denmark has many ______.

4. Denmark is in which continent?

5. Thinking question. If a country has many islands, would boats be useful?

Why This Topic Matters

Learning about Denmark strengthens understanding of islands and northern Europe geography.