Brazil

Comparison to Canada

Language: English is the most widely spoken language in Canada. However, French is also an official language. There are several areas where French is more common, especially in Quebec.

Brazil: Most people speak Portuguese, the country’s official language.

Canada is a large country with a wide range of climates, from moderate along the coast to arctic in the north. Because many Canadian locations have lower temperatures, winterports are popular among the country’s residents.

Brazil: Mostly tropical climate, Brazil’s warm environment encourages people to spend much time outside.

Cuisine in 

Canada: Poutine, maple syrup, and international cuisine are staples.

Brazil: Offers a wide variety of cuisine, such as acarajé, a deep-fried pea dough filled with shrimp, and feijoada, a black bean stew with pork.

Sports: Canadian sports culture heavily relies on ice hockey, particularly during winter. Lacrosse, soccer, and basketball are some other well-liked sports.

Brazil: In Brazilian culture, soccer is the most popular sport. Martial arts and volleyball are two more popular sports.

Canada: Canadian art is very diverse, from indigenous cultures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Brazil: Brazil is known for its beautiful street art, ranging from murals to graffiti.

I enjoyed researching Brazil and would love to go there and experience the diverse cultures there.

Core Competency Reflection

Thinking: I can form new ideas to create new things. I can also build on the thoughts of others.

I chose this because Brazil is very different from my culture, and I need to learn more about it. Online sources that I built on helped me create my project.

Communication and Complicity: I can work with others to reach a common goal.

I worked very well with my partner to finish and complete our goals.

Critical & Reflective Thinking: To give, receive, and act on feedback to progress toward my goals means to take input to benefit my goals or to provide constructive criticism.

Social Awareness & Responsibility: To find it easy to be a part of a group means you communicate and share ideas and listen to others, often giving constructive criticism