The Great Wall of China

A magnificent wall built to defend Chinese territory. Some people claim it can even be seen from the Moon. But is it true? Let's find out together!

The Impossible: Tsunami in Thailand

After reading about Thailand and its attractions, we watched the trailer of the film "The Impossible", and we retold the experience of a Spanish family who went through the 2004 tsunami. A highly recommended movie!

Algunas postales del viaje de inmersión!!!

Así están disfrutando de su viaje de inmersión nuestros alumnos de 1º secundaria!!
Los extrañamos!!!!!

Viaje de inmersión 2012

Llegó el día!!! Partimos rumbo a nuestro viaje de inmersión!! Por tres días compartiremos actividades y nuevas experiencias exclusivamente en inglés!! Un gran desafío!!! Hasta la vuelta!!!

The Roman Empire

Study Guide: The Fall of the Roman Empire

Hi kids!
Tomorrow we will be working with books from our library to complete this study guide on the decline and fall of this powerful empire.

Christianity was one of the many religions in the vast Roman Empire. In the beginning, its followers were mainly poor people and slaves, but over time this religion spread throughout the entire empire.

1) Why do you think some Romans found Jesus' teachings rather "alarming"?

2) What did the Roman emperor Nero do to Christians?

3) Why did this religion spread in spite of everything?


The Fall of the Empire

1) Identify the 4 main issues that led to the decline of the Roman Empire, and explain them briefly.

2) How did Diocletian try to stop the decline?

3) Why was Constantine important?

4) Who invaded and captured Rome in the end?


All the information you need to complete the guide you will find in the book:

WORLD EXPLORER
The Ancient World
Chapter 7: Ancient Rome
Section 4 (pages 208 to 217)

There are many copies available for you to work with in the school library, so get together, read and analyze the information and find out how such an amazing empire finally crumbled to pieces. A sad story, but a lot to be learnt from it!!!

See you!!
LAura

Science Fair

Let's get started with the Science Fair!

Study Guide

Interesting sites to find information for your research (pleaseremember what we have studied about reliable and unreliable sources: wemust be absolutely OBJECTIVE, so check your sources before using them. If indoubt, go back to the PP on Tools of History, it is right there in your blog!;) )

http://www.famousscientists.org/10-famous-women-scientists/

http://www.women-scientists-in-history.com/historia.html

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Ten-Historic-Female-Scientists-You-Should-Know.html

http://www.favaloro.edu.ar/

http://www.brainpop.com/free_stuff/

GROUP1: GalileoGalilei - Alexander Fleming

Members:Agustín, Renzo, Franco, Fernando, Matías

GROUP 2: Virginia Apgar - Albert Einstein

Members: Fiorella, Dana, Florencia, Rocío, Julieta

GROUP 3: - Jane Goodall - Isaac Newton

Members: Candela T., Candela I., Sofía, Ana Belén

GROUP 4: Florence Nightingale - Charles Darwin

Members: Benjamín, Luciano, Facundo, Juani

GROUP 5: Marie Curie - Rene Favaloro

Members: Lucía,Milagros, Valentina, Camila, Celeste

Biographical information to be included in your research paper:

1. First and last name of your scientist
2. Family background (if relevant)
3. Picture of your scientist
4. Birth and death date
5. Country where he/she was born
6. Place where he/she worked
7. Name the type of science this person studied. Examples: astronomy, chemistry, genetics, physics, etc.
8. Academic education, further studies or training, etc.
9. Major contribution/s (new ideas, discoveries, or new understanding of the natural world). Major awards and/or achievements.
10. Any events or facts you consider particularly interesting about his/her life, professional development, etc.

Conclusion Paragraph: include personal reflection on the importance of this scientist’s workor discovery, how it has helped humanity, etc.

Bibliography: list ALL sources (5 minimumresources), alphabetical order,

Eg.: *Author (last name, first name), “Title ofarticle”, Source: (magazine, book, Encyclopedia), date of publication,page number(s). *Title of site, web address (www…)

The Rossetta Stone

One of the most amazing and important discoveries from Ancient Egypt is this stone. But why is it so important? We will find it out together.
http://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-history/art-history-400-c-e--ancient-cultures/v/rosetta-stone--196-b-c-e

A visit to the Annexe

Luli has found this amazing site in which you can be part of a 3D virtual tour around the Secret Annexe, the Franks' home during their attempt to survive the most frightrning threats ever: II War World and Racism at their highest peak.



Thank you Luli for sharing with the class! Great discovery!

http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/Enter-the-3D-house/#/house/20/hotspot/4102/audio/