2º - CHALLENGE 5

Hi there!

Here we have our challenge number 5!

You have to put yourself in a medieval crusader's mind... 

So tell me... who you are, when did you live, and why did you become a crusader!?

We have time until next Monday 11!

4º - Challenge 4 - Music and history!

Music and history... 

Here we have a new challenge!!!

The challenge is to find a song or 2 songs ... related to our last topic in history... The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire.

1- A song related to the end of Napoleon.

2- A song related to the life of Louis XVI.

I'm thinking in 2 famous musical groups ... 2 famous songs, number 1 is older... the 2 is newer...

    

2º - Challenge 4 - answer

Hi!

Tha was the full correct answer!

You had to tell me: What is it?, Where can you find it?  and  Who did it?

The answer was: The Palatine Chapel, built by Charlemagne during the 8th century in his Palace in Aachen, capital city of the Carolingian Empire.

We have a new challenge available! 

The 3 contestants have their positives... the other their negatives....!

4º - French Revolution videos

Hi there,

Here you have another videos to study the French Revolution while you practice english! I have made a selection for you, you can choose:

1- High level by Mr Green (in History and in English):

2- A brief one. a summary:

3- the French Revolution in 9 minutes...

4- Finally a long but good one, it has 2 parts, by oversimplified:

4º - UD.2 French revolution: La Marseillaise.

2º - Challenge 4

Hi there!

So... this is the challenge 4!

You have to tell me:

What is it?

Where can you find it?

Who did it?

4º - Unit 2 - French Revolution

Hi!
Here you have the TEDx video about the French revolution we have used in the class activity. So you can watch it again with english subtitles to better understand it... 



And I link also the song for you... enjoy it! (read the lyrics!)

4º - Challenge 3!

Hi there,

Double task in this challenge!

1- What is the meaning of the 3 colours flag of France??

2- Could you describe briefly the republican calendar of the French revolution??



We will check this challenge in a week... you have time enough to investigate!

4º - Music and History

 Let's have some fun while remembering the Boston Tea Party...

2º - Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

Os dejo algunos videos relacionadas con nuestro tema del Islam, así podéis ver cómo se desarrollan las peregrinaciones a La Meca cada año.
Solo el primero está en inglés, así practicáis un poco, es el más completo.

4º - Unit 2 - The American Revolution

Here you have some videos to deeper study the American Revolution:

The crash course by Mr. Green: (high level)



These are easier...

"A Brief History of America's Independence: Part 1" (Revolutionary War):

"A Brief History of America's Independence: Part 2" (Revolutionary War): 

 

The Boston Tea Party:

A Brief History of the USA:

2º - Challenge 3

Hi!

Here we have the third challenge!

It's about Islamic culture... You have to research one of the medieval islamic inventions or contributions to science or knowledge. Choose the one you think it is the most important and tell me why.

Example on how to interpret a work of art

Hi guys!

I share with you an example of commentary of a work of art... This one is an example from Unit 1 and the method is valid for all the year.

How to interpret an object/ picture/ work of art... 

You should follow these steps:

1- What is it? It is a sculpture, it’s a capital from a column inside a church. It belongs to San Pedro de la Nave, Zamora.

2- Who did it? or Which civilization? It is from the visigothic style in the Iberian Peninsula.

3- Which is its approximate date? It was made about the end of the 7th century.

4- How is it? (form, material, decoration, theme...) It is made from stone, it is part of a column, and the sculpture is on relief, adapted to the architectural element. This is a scene from the Bible, a religious theme, depicting the sacrifice of Isaac. It is very clear, designed for the people, who were illiterate in those days, to easily understand it.

5- What information from the past does it give us? (facts, government, population...) In the Visigothic kingdom, in the medieval era of history, churches were small, and used the decoration in order to teach people about christianity.

6- What was it used for? (function) Churches were a place to pray, and capitals were an element of the architecture, part of the column and therefore a support element. The real function of the decoration in this capitals was to show people the scenes of the Bible in a simple form.

2º - Challenge 2

Hi!

Here we have our second challenge!

Here you have a sentence by one of the people in the picture below... 

Who is speaking and what can you imagine about him / her life?

The best comment wins a card.

4º - Challenge 2!

Challenge 2 is devoted to... MARIE ANTOINETTE!

Tell us who she was, and any interesting fact about her life!

The most amazing comment wins a card!

REMINDER: The challenges are part of your homework, and so they're valued for your marks.