INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
We shouldn't forget today that many women are suffering and even dying because of domestic abuse.
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MALALA YOUSAFZAI GETS EU's SAKHAROV HUMAN RIGHTS PRIZE
Just some days ago we learned about Malala. And now she has received in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg the Sakharov Human Rights Prize. You can read about it in the BBC link . And watch the video in the Euronews:
EDUCATION IN THE WORLD
We were watching last week several videos showing contrast in education in different countries. First of all, we watched a video about education in Finland, which is considered the best education system in the world. It is from the NBC, an American TV channel: After it, students could see the contrast with Ghana, where Charlotte is one of the few girls who study in her place. And then we focused on Malala. Our student had to know how brave she was and how hard is life for girls in Pakistan or Afghanistan . And this is the document students had to fill, just click here if you want to download it.
THE MONKS' SONG
Today we could learn about activities monks should make in a monastery with a funny song from Horrible Histories , a program on BBC. You can visit the page to watch more "Horrible Histories". And with these lyrics , you can sing like a Monk. Maybe you can also answer these questions: a) What is a "vow of silence"? b) What order can you currently find in the Monastery of Silos (Burgos)? c) What is the Gregorian Chant? d) Do you know a place in Spain where this kind of chant is still sung? e) What does monks illuminate?
MIDDLE AGES IN ENGLAND
Try to answer these questions: a) Whose effigy is this? Who was this man? Why was he important? b) Who is this other man? What relationship had he with the former question's person? c) What is the title of this movie? d) In the minute 2:58 of this video, the person in question b) is talking about a ransom. What is a ransom? How much was that ransom? Who was a prisoner? e) To which social group were people who were having the banquet?
TEST ON SCALES
Check your knowledge about reduction and enlargement scales. Reduction scale Enlargement scale Good luck!!!
EASY QUESTIONS ABOUT CHIVALRY AND KNIGHTS
1. What did knights vow in the oath of Chivalry? 2. At what age did nobles' sons become pages? and squires? 3. Which was King Arthur's sword name? 4. Who was Arthur's wife? 4. Who was King Arthur's wife's lover?