viernes, 24 de diciembre de 2010

Treasure hunt

San Patrick´s day



In this treasure hunt we will know more about Saint Patrick´s day and how it is celebrated.

The main colour of this day is gren, could you find out why?

Will you be able to find all the answers?

You can watch this video as a warmer, enjoy it:




QUESTIONS AND WORKS

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Where and when is mainly celebrated St. Patrick`s day? Why?

- Which day is St. Patrick`s day celebrated and why?

-¿Could you give more information about these words?
* Leprechauns
* Shamrock

* Cabbage


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Why do you think people are wearing green on Saint Patrick's Day?

- Make a paper clover, following the instructions of the third link.


THE BIG QUESTION

Ask your parents, neighbors or family members about the most important festival in your town or city. You can also find information about the holiday on the Internet. Make a brief summary of about 20 lines on activities, costumes, foods, colors and customs of that day.

LINKS:
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Holidays/StPat/
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/32-holidaysseasons/129-saint-patricks-day.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day#In_Ireland
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/Origami%20Shamrock.pdf
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/english





CRITERIA
Each question from "Questions and works" will give you one and a half point. You can obtain with the big question up 2.5 points. To reach the maximum points, good and varied expression of ideas will be asked.
Each student will answer the questions making a presentation of five pages using Impress or PowerPoint programs and will expose it in front of their peers in the digital whiteboard. In addition to responses of the questions you may include a some interesting photos or video links related with the topic.


2 comentarios:

  1. Good idea to celebrete St Patrick´s day at school.Good way to get to know about festivals in another countries.I think I could use some of it in primary 4.They ´d enjoy the song!

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  2. Congratulations!!! What a nice job you've done!!!I think I could use it with my students. We've been learning about festivals and celebrations around the world lately, and this could be very useful. Thanx!!!

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