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The aim of this project is to teach my year 9 class a brief history of the walls in their city. The walls have a fascinating history and are complete. By completing this project I would be educating not only my own class about their local history, but also sharing a proud feature of our town with another city in a positive and educational way.
- Subjects: Citizenship, History
- Languages: EN
- Pupil's age: 12 - 14
- Tools to be used: e-mail, Forum, MP3, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Virtual learning environment (communities, virtual classes, ...), Web publishing
- Aims: The aim of this project is to teach my year 9 class a brief history of the walls in their... read moreThe aim of this project is to teach my year 9 class a brief history of the walls in their city. The walls have a fascinating history and are complete. Having taught the class about the siege that took place, in which the walls played a vital role, we will then compile a brief historical tour around them. My aim would be to link up with another school which has a walled city and complete a parallel tour. hide
- Work process: Having taught the class about the siege that took place, in which the walls played a vital role, we will... read moreHaving taught the class about the siege that took place, in which the walls played a vital role, we will then compile a brief historical tour around them.My intention would be to get my class to post a weekly blog over the course of the three weeks explaining what they have learnt each week. At the end they will prepare a PowerPoint presentation which would include a video/ picture slideshow of the tour. These would be uploaded to share with the other participating school. hide
- Expected results: Both schools will have completed a virtual tour of their city and have a greater understanding and appreciation of their... read moreBoth schools will have completed a virtual tour of their city and have a greater understanding and appreciation of their own surroundings. hide
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