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Which countries are you most interested in?
Explain why and discuss with your friends!
GEOGRAPHY
Japan is an island nation located along
the east coast of the Asian continent.
Tokio is the capital city of Japan. Having
cut itself from the rest of the world until
the late 19th century, Japan has
preserved many of its traditional
customs. Many of these customs are
closely linked with the changing of the
seasons, with traditional religious
practices and festivals. Japanese cuisine
is based on combining staple foods,
typically Japanese rice or noodles, with
a soup and okazu—dishes made from
fish, vegetable, tofu and the like—to add
flavour to the staple food.
Norway is situated on the western side of
the Scandinavian peninsula, which it
shares with its eastern neighbour, Sweden.
Oslo is the capital city of Norway. The
country also shares borders with Finland
and Russia in its northern regions. The food
considered by many to be most typically
Norwegian is brown cheese that is thinly
sliced with a cheese plane (a Norwegian
invention) and eaten on bread.
Fourth in size among the countries of
Europe, Sweden is the largest of the
Scandinavian countries, with about 15%
of its total area situated north of the
Arctic Circle. Stockholm is the capital city
of Sweden. Meatballs and potatoes,
being the most popular dish in Sweden, is
the most known food in Swedish cuisine.
WHERE IS WHERE?
GEOGRAPHY
France is situated in Western Europe,
shares borders with Belgium to the North
East, Germany and Luxemburg in the
East as well as with Switzerland, Italy to
the South East. Paris is the capital city of
France. Symbols such as the Eiffel Tower,
the Louvre, the Cathedral of Notre
Dame, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre,
and the Georges Pompidou Centre
make Paris one of the most visited
places in the world. The French main
dishes contain: fresh vegetables, meat
and cheeses; and the most known,
Baguette, a type of bread.
Italy lies in Southern Europe, it is easy to
recognize on any world map, as the country
is shaped like a high-heeled boot. Rome is
the capital city of Italy. Tower of Pisa, Venice
and Colosseum. The Italian main dishes
contain: pork and beef, seafood as well as
potatoes, rice and pasta (wheat and egg
noodles) products and of course, tomatoes.
Also pizza is one of the most famous food in
Italy.
Canada is in Northern America and
shares borders with the United States of
America. Ottawa is the capital city of
Canada. The three earliest cuisines of
Canada have First Nations, English,
Scottish and French roots, with the
traditional cuisine of English Canada
closely related to British cuisine, while the
traditional cuisine of French Canada has
evolved from French cuisine and the
winter provisions of fur traders.
Australia is a country in the Southern
hemisphere and belongs to Oceania. The
main cities in Australia are: Sydney,
Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin,
Adelaide, Hobart and Canberra the capital
city. Among the most well-known Australian
animals are kangaroos, wombats, koalas and
the dingo.
GEOGRAPHY
India occupies the greater part of South
Asia. It is a constitutional republic consisting
of 29 states, each with a substantial degree
of control over its own affairs; 6 less fully
empowered union territories; and the Delhi
national capital territory, which includes
New Delhi, India’s capital. The cuisine of
India is one of the world's most diverse
cuisines, characterized by its sophisticated
and subtle use of the many spices,
vegetables, grains and fruits grown across
India. The cuisine of each geographical
region includes a wide assortment of dishes
and cooking techniques reflecting the
varied demographics of the ethnically
diverse Indian subcontinent.
Spain lies in Southern Europe, Spain borders
the Mediterranean Sea in the South and
East. In the North, the Pyrenees are forming
a natural border with the tiny country
Andorra and also France. Madrid is the
capital city and the royal palace. Spain is
known for its flamenco dance. The Spanish
are also known for their great festivals, such
as the 'Tomatina' and the 'Running of the
Bulls'. The Spanish main dishes contain:
potatoes, rice, fish, meat, beans,
chickpeas and fruit.
Brazil lies in South America, shares borders
with all South American countries except
Chile and Ecuador. Brasilia is the capital
city. Brazil is home to some fascinating
mammals, such as armadillos, tapirs,
jaguars and pumas. Brazilians love their
fresh fruits and vegetables such as okra,
coconuts corn and beans. Many traditional
dishes contain beans, rice or manioc flour.
The most favourite dish in Brazil is probably
the feijoada, a bean stew made with pork
and rice.
Click on the pictures to watch videos about the countries and get more information!
GEOGRAPHY
We read about different countries, their locations, traditions and cuisines. Now let’s see if we
can use the information we have acquired from the texts! Please fill in the blanks by clicking
here according to the paragraphs and show the directions on the compass. Enjoy!
Click on the world to listen a song about the oceans 😊
GEOGRAPHY
Think about the information you have learned from
passages. Can you guess where those countries are?
Please show the countries and the continents on the map
below.
Click on the map to listen a song about the continents😊
Now let’s see if you understood some of the words you
have read. Please click on the picture down below and
match the words with their definition and try to use them in
sentences with your friends!
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GEOGRAPHY
Lets meet with our friends Sergio, Nicoline, Madia, Fabio, Henrik and Elina. Can
you find where are they from?
Nicoline is from ……………………………………….
Madia is from ………………………
GEOGRAPHY
Fabio is from ……………………
Sergio is from …………………………
GEOGRAPHY
Elina is from ………………………
Henrik is from …………………
GEOGRAPHY
What about your country?
Can you write some information about
where you live?
Click on the
picture on the left
to watch a video
about two friends
named Edgar and
Eva. They seem to
have a problem
about the
information they
have about
continents. Maybe
you can help
them.
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
What are your favourite movies, tv
shows and music styles? Share your
opinions please😊
LORD OF THE RINGS
The Lord of the Rings is
a film series consisting
of three high fantasy
adventure films
directed by Peter
Jackson. They are
based on the novel
The Lord of the Rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien. The
films are subtitled The Fellowship of the
Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002) and
The Return of the King (2003). The three
films together were nominated for a
total of 30 Academy Awards, of which
they won 17, a record for any movie
trilogy. Peter Jackson also directed three
films based on Tolkien's earlier 1937 novel
The Hobbit. The first film, The Hobbit: An
Unexpected Journey, was released on
12 December 2012, the second film, The
Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, was
released on 13 December 2013, and the
third film, The Hobbit: The Battle of the
Five Armies, was released on 17
December 2014.
The movies
became classic
worldwide in a
short time after
release.
THE GODFATHER
The Godfather is a 1972
American crime film
directed by Francis Ford
Coppola and produced by
Albert S. Ruddy, based on
Mario Puzo's best-selling
novel of the same name. It
stars Marlon Brando and Al
Pacino as the leaders of a
fictional New York crime
family. The story, spanning
1945 to 1955, chronicles the
family under the patriarch
Vito Corleone (Brando),
focusing on the
transformation of Michael
Corleone (Pacino) from
reluctant family outsider to
ruthless mafia boss.
fictional New York crime family. The story,
spanning 1945 to 1955, chronicles the family
under the patriarch Vito Corleone (Brando),
focusing on the transformation of Michael
Corleone (Pacino) from reluctant family
outsider to ruthless mafia boss. The film was
the highest-grossing film of 1972 and was for a
time the highest-grossing film ever made. It
won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor
(Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay (for
Puzo and Coppola). Its seven other Oscar
nominations included Pacino, James Caan,
and Robert Duvall for Best Supporting Actor
and Coppola for Best Director.
The Godfather is widely
regarded as one of the
greatest films in world cinema
and one of the most
influential, especially in the
gangster genre.
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
FRIENDS
Friends is an
American
television
sitcom,
created by
David Crane
and Marta
Kauffman,
which aired
on NBC from
September 22,
1994 to May 6,
2004, lasting ten
seasons. With an
ensemble cast
starring Jennifer
Aniston,
Courteney Cox,
Lisa Kudrow, Matt
LeBlanc, Matthew
Perry and David
Schwimmer, the
show revolves
around six 20–30-
something friends
living in
Manhattan.
which aired on NBC from September 22,
1994 to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons.
With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer
Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt
LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David
Schwimmer, the show revolves around six
20–30-something friends living in
Manhattan. Friends received acclaim
throughout its run, becoming one of the
most popular television shows of all time.
The series was nominated for 62 Primetime
Emmy Awards, winning the Outstanding
Comedy Series award in 2002 for its eighth
season. As the series progressed, reviews
became more positive, and Friends
became one of the most popular sitcoms
of its time. It is now often ranked among
the all-time best TV shows. Even today,
Friends is considered as one of the best
sitcom tv shows in the field.
COSMOS
Cosmos: A Spacetime
Odyssey is a 2014
American science
documentary
television series. The
show is a follow-up to
the 1980 television
series Cosmos: A
Personal Voyage,
which was presented
by Carl Sagan on the
Public Broadcasting
Service and is
considered a
milestone for scientific
documentaries. This
series was developed
to bring back the
foundation of science
to network television
at the height of other
scientific-based
television series and
films. The show is
presented by
astrophysicist Neil
deGrasse Tyson, who,
as a young high
school student, was
inspired by Sagan.
Public Broadcasting Service and is
considered a milestone for scientific
documentaries. This series was developed to
bring back the foundation of science to
network television at the height of other
scientific-based television series and films. The
show is presented by astrophysicist Neil
deGrasse Tyson, who, as a young high school
student, was inspired by Sagan. Cosmos has
been critically praised, winning several
television broadcasting awards and a
Peabody Award for educational content. On
January 13, 2018, it was announced that
another season titled Cosmos: Possible Worlds
will air in 2019 on Fox and National
Geographic channels.
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
NIRVANA
Nirvana was an
American
alternative
rock/grunge
band formed by
lead singer and
guitarist Kurt
Cobain and
bassist Krist
Novoselic in
Aberdeen,
Washington, in
1987.
Despite releasing only three full-length
studio albums in their seven-year career,
Nirvana has come to be regarded as one
of the most influential and important
alternative bands in history. Though the
band dissolved in 1994 after the death of
Cobain, their music maintains a popular
following and continues to influence
modern rock and roll culture. Their most
well-known song is "Smells Like Teen
Spirit", the first single from the band's
second album Nevermind (1991).
Nirvana's active career ended following
the death of Cobain in 1994, but various
posthumous releases have been issued.
ADELE
Adele Laurie Blue
Adkins MBE ( born 5
May 1988) is an
English singer and
songwriter. After
graduating from the
BRIT School for
Performing Arts and
Technology in 2006,
Adele was given a
recording contract by
XL Recordings.
Adele's breakthrough song, "Hometown
Glory", was released in October 2007. Adele's
first album, 19, is of the soul genre, with lyrics
describing heartbreak and relationship. Her
second album, 21, shares the folk and soul
influences of her debut album, but was further
inspired by the American country and
Southern blues music. Having referred to 21 as
a "break-up record", Adele labelled her third
studio album, 25, a "make-up record”. Adele
won various awards from various foundations.
Someone Like You, Skyfall, Hello, Rolling in
Deep, Chasing Pavements and Set Fire to the
Rain are her most well-known songs.
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
Let’s revise some of the
words we had seen from
the passages😊
AWARD
DIRECTOR
BAND
CRIME
POPULAR
NOMINATE
GENRE
NOVELS
ADVENTURE
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
Now let’s see if you can find the answers, please write the
words described in the pictures😊
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MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
Please pay attention to the italic written phrases in the passages and
choose the right answer for the questions in the next activity😊
• Orange plane is higher/the highest then the green plane.
• Green plane is placed/has place at the right.
• The background painted/was painted green but the colour changed
in the other ones.
• Santa is the biggest/the most big in the picture on the middle.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO AN EXERCISE ABOUT THE
WORDS AND PHRASES YOU LEARNED
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
PLEASE CREATE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS GIVEN BELOW😊
GENRE – CRIME – ADVENTURE – NOVEL – MILESTONE - POPULAR – REVIEWS –
COUNTRY – ALBUMS – CONTEST
1) ………………………………………………………………………………………
2) ………………………………………………………………………………………
3) ………………………………………………………………………………………
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5) ………………………………………………………………………………………
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7) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
8) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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10) …………………………………………………………………………………
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO LISTEN A SONG FROM THE BAND
“COLDPLAY”.
WRITE THE MISSING LYRICS DOWN BELOW WHILE LISTENING THE SONG.
When she was just a girl she
………………. the world
But it flew away from her ……….
So she ran away in her sleep
and …………….. of
Para-para-paradise, para-para-
paradise, para-para-paradise
Every time she closed her eyes
When she was just a girl she
expected the world
But it flew away from her reach
and the ……….. catch in her
teeth
……. goes on, it gets so ………
The wheel breaks the …………...
every tear a waterfall
In the night the ………. night
she'll close her eyes
In the night the stormy night
away she'd fly
And dream of para-para-
paradise
Para-para-paradise
Para-para-paradise
She'd dream of para-para-
paradise
Para-para-paradise
MOVIES – SERIES - MUSIC
Click on the picture to watch a scene from The Big Bang Theory and then answer the
questions😊
What did Sheldon get into?
-
Why didn’t security call the police?
-
Why can’t Sheldon’s friend catch Sheldon?
-
Fill in the missing words in the dialogues.
“Yes, he is very …………………..”
“You can start ……………………”
“You can ……… but you’ll never catch me”
TECHNOLOGY
DO YOU AGREE WITH THE IDEA THAT THE
ROBOTS WILL TAKE OVER THE WORLD?
EXPLAIN WHY.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT ROBOTS
WHAT ABOUT
COMPUTERS? DO YOU
THINK YOU HAVE
ENOUGH
INFORMATION ABOUT
COMPUTERS? LET’S
GET SOME
INFORMATION ABOUT
THEM!
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
RAM
Hard Drive
Ethernet Cable
These are some of the internal and
external parts of computers, let’s learn
their names!
Modem
Mouse
Printer
Computer
Processor Unit
(CPU)
Fan
Motherboard
Click on the computer icon to watch a video about the history of the computers😊
TECHNOLOGY
Smartphones are important devices of our
lives now. With the help of them we can
communicate, take photos, watch
videos, play games and do so much more
stuff easily.
Game consoles allow us to play
video games, RPG games, combat
games and more; faster, easily and
with high quality.
VR headsets allow us to experience virtual
environments such as video game
environments, 360° videos and VR chats
like they are real.
Televisions, or as their new names Smart
TVs, allow as to watch shows, news,
movies and when connected with
consoles play video games in Full HD
resolution; even 4K!
Home Robots, or as known as Alexa, is a
wireless speaker that does more than just
playing music. It can understand
commands, activate other devices, do
research on the internet and more!
Cameras are the best machines to take
amazingly high-resolution photos and
videos. With their lenses the depth
perception in the pictures are similar to
our eyesight and makes pictures and
videos so aesthetic.
TECHNOLOGY
IT IS TIME FOR A LITTLE EXERCISE! CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO GO TO THE EXERCISE PAGE.
philosopher, and theoretical biologist.
Turing was highly influential in the
development of theoretical computer
science, providing a formalisation of
the concepts of algorithm and
computation with the Turing machine,
which can be considered a model of
a general-purpose computer. Turing is
widely considered to be the father of
theoretical computer science and
artificial intelligence.
Alan TURING
Alan Mathison Turing
was an English
computer scientist,
mathematician,
logician,
cryptanalyst,
philosopher, and
theoretical biologist.
Jobs and Wozniak co-founded Apple in
1976 to sell Wozniak's Apple I personal
computer. Together the duo gained
fame and wealth a year later for the
Apple II, one of the first highly successful
mass-produced personal computers. He
worked closely with designer Jony Ive to
develop a line of products that had
larger cultural ramifications, beginning in
1997 with the "Think different" advertising
campaign and leading to the iMac,
iTunes, iTunes Store, Apple Store, iPod,
iPhone, App Store, and the iPad.
Steve JOBS
Steven Paul Jobs
was the chairman,
chief executive
officer (CEO), and
a co-founder of
Apple Inc.
(Click on the photos to watch videos about Turing and Jobs)
TECHNOLOGY
Elon MUSK
Elon Reeve Musk is a South African-born American business
magnate, investor and engineer. He is the founder, CEO,
and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and
product architect of Tesla, Inc.; and co-founder and CEO of
Neuralink. In May 2002, Musk founded SpaceX, an
aerospace manufacturer and space transport services
company, of which he is CEO and lead designer. He co-
founded Tesla, Inc., an electric vehicle and solar panel
manufacturer, in 2003, and operates as its CEO and product
architect. In 2006, he inspired the creation of SolarCity, a
solar energy services company that is now a subsidiary of
Tesla, and operates as its chairman. His goals include
reducing global warming through sustainable energy
production and consumption, and reducing the "risk of
human extinction" by establishing a human colony on Mars.
Do you think our
technology is going
to be enough to
create a colony on
Mars?
TECHNOLOGY
These people need help on deciding which device they are
going to use, and there is an Alien who IS CURIOUS ABOUT
SOMETHING. LET’S HELP THEM!
He should use …………………………………………
He should use …………………………………..
He should use………………………………
She should use ……………………………
TECHNOLOGY
She should use …………………………
The alien is talking about …………………………….
LET’S REVIEW SOME OF THE WORDS WE HAVE SEEN’
o Create or design something that has not existed before; be the
originator of : ………………………………….
o A device or process working by itself with little or no direct human
control : …………...…………………….
o Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is
established : …………..…………………….
o The use or operation of computers : …………..…………………….
o Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according
to strict definition : …………………………………
o The standard of something as measured against other things of
a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something : ………………………………….
o An authoritative order (also being used for devices) : ………………………………….
o The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being
or becoming extinct : …………………………………..
TECHNOLOGY
If you wanted to invent a
device, what would it be
and what would be the
function of it? Draw or write
how it works!
