martes, 18 de mayo de 2010

South Africa World Soccer Cup 2010





WEB LESSON FOR 10th GRADE STUDENTS

TOPIC: SPORTS

INTRODUCTION:

Here you have the possibility to connect to this link and watch the video about the official song for the 2010 Soccer World Cup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA1WriJa3k0, once you finish answer the following issues:

a. What is the message of the song?

b. What is the meaning of the expression: ¨When you fall get up, oh oh¨?

c. What is the feeling in the whole song?

d. Did you like it? Yes /No. Why?

ACTIVITIES:

1. Go to the following link at http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/535 ( Read the information about Africa: The People, Land, The first ten decades of freedom) and answer:

a. How many people does Africa have?

b. What is the constitution for African people?

c. What has the government done to create a better life for people?

2. Watch the video at this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGNl0Dj9MnY and report the following information:

a- Which teams are involved?

b- What was the most interesting goal for you?

c- Which players do you recognize on the different matches?

d- Who is your favorite player talking about soccer?

3. Now, go to the link : http://bogglesworldesl.com/soccer_worksheets.htm and select a puzzle to solve it. Present it to the next class. Soccer Crossword and Soccer Word Search.

OR 3. With this web lesson go to the following link http://cernet.at/ict/hotpot/sportscw.htm and solve the puzzle about sports. Once you finish, print it and take it to the next English Class.

sábado, 6 de febrero de 2010

HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC



History of Rock Music






Standards
• To understand why is rock music so important in connection with the history of our world.
• To develop a critical point of view about rock music.

Scenario
Since its beginnings Rock had become an important way to express about the things happening around us.

Essential Question
What history’s events have influenced rock music? Express your point of view.

Task
1. What were other genders that influenced rock music?
2. What was the first historical event Rock plays against?
3. Describe one of the rock styles that you like more
4. What are the most representative rock groups during history?
5. Write a two pages essay explaining your point of view about rock music
6. Do you agree with the top 10 rock music? If so, why? If not, which ones would
you like to add?
7. After all these knowledge it’s time to practice a little bit. Write your comments of
the game.

Please use the following links to realize the activity:


http://www.musiclessonsonline.co.uk/RockMusic.html
http://pages.prodigy.net/cousinsteve/rock/feat4.htm
http://rockmusictimeline.com/
http://www.history-of-rock.com/indx.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lKSRHoNFIQ&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarherogames?blend=1&ob=4