In the course of the school year pupils from different European countries exchange information about festivals using different tools.We'll use the old snail mail as well as new media to get to know each other and become friends.

• Subjects: Cross Curricular
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 12 - 15
• Tools to be used: e-mail, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Project Diary, Twinspace, Video conference
• Aims: One aim is to get to know our European neighbours better.We'll have the chance to look for,classify,talk about,share,write,compare,present information on... read moreOne aim is to get to know our European neighbours better.We'll have the chance to look for,classify,talk about,share,write,compare,present information on our festivals and culture in general.We'll appreciate the differences and the things in common with our partners.We'll use English as a vehicle of communication in order to make new friends. We'll learn how to use ICT.We'll work in groups with people of other countries and be encouraged to speak English as much as possible.We'll develop critical thinking when looking for,selecting and organising information.Also we'll improve writing and reading skills in English.Every month we'll produce some material to share with our partners and be motivated to work harder. hide
• Work process: 1.The students will introduce themselves. 2.They will present their school and their town. 3.Each month the students of each school will... read more1.The students will introduce themselves. 2.They will present their school and their town. 3.Each month the students of each school will present the most important festival in their country through photos and texts.We could also exchange other cultural information with our partners like traditional recipes,images of our town at the particular time of the year etc We'll have the chance to communicate through Skype some times during the year so that we are able to have a more real and essential contact with our friends. hide
• Expected results: Pupils will learn many things about the culture of other European countries.They'll also improve their ICT skills and practise their... read morePupils will learn many things about the culture of other European countries.They'll also improve their ICT skills and practise their English.The results will include e.g.Multimedia presentations,E-mail and chat communication,exhibitions in our countries of the developed material.The students will understand the necessity to be able to speak foreign languages and English ,in particular. hide

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