Aquí os dejo un video de la película de Charles Chaplin de la que hablamos en clase: Tiempos modernos
Esta escena corresponde al momento en que una máquina atrapa a Charlot
Aquí tenéis un enlace a la película completa, si la queréis ver:
Si queréis ver la otra película de la que hablamos en la que también aparece el personaje de Charlot, El Chico, podéis verla desde aquí:
Friday 31 May 2013
Thursday 30 May 2013
The Conquest of America
After Columbus’ first voyage, the Spanish conquered the Caribbean Islands very quickly. Later, they explored the continent nearby. The most important expeditions were those of Hernan Cortes, who conquered Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro, who conquered Peru.
Francisco Pizarro
Hernan Cortes
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, a great variety of peoples already lived in the Americas. They are called pre-Columbian peoples. Although many were small tribes, others such as the Incas, the Aztecs and the Mayans, had enormous empires. Pre-Columbian peoples cultivated corn and developed many crafts. The Mayans were expert mathematicians and astronomers.
Geographical distribution of the Incas, Aztecs
and Mayans
Machu Picchu (Incas)
Chichen Itza (Mayans)
A drawing of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztecs
Wednesday 29 May 2013
Christopher Columbus and the dicovery of America
In the 15th century, many people believed that the Earth was flat. However, Christopher Columbus was convinced it was round. He believed that you could arrive in Asia by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
On 3rd August 1492, Columbus set off with three caravels from the port of Palos de la Frontera,
in Huelva. On 12th October, the expedition reached land. Columbus thought he had arrived in Asia, in the West Indies, but in fact, he had landed on an island in the Caribbean. Columbus named the inhabitants "Indians" and he never realised that he had discovered a new continent.
Years later another explorer, the Italian Amerigo Vespucci, proved that the territories that Columbus had discovered were part of a new continent and it was named America in his honour.
On 3rd August 1492, Columbus set off with three caravels from the port of Palos de la Frontera,
in Huelva. On 12th October, the expedition reached land. Columbus thought he had arrived in Asia, in the West Indies, but in fact, he had landed on an island in the Caribbean. Columbus named the inhabitants "Indians" and he never realised that he had discovered a new continent.
Years later another explorer, the Italian Amerigo Vespucci, proved that the territories that Columbus had discovered were part of a new continent and it was named America in his honour.
Interesting information about Columbus' life and the discovery of America: click here
Another website: click here
Here you have a video:
The voyages of Columbus between Spain and the Americas
Tuesday 28 May 2013
The reign of the Catholic Monarchs
The Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, unified Spain geographically and expanded their territories.
In 1492, they conquered the Kingdom of Granada. They also completed the conquest of the Canary Islands. They took the Kingdom of Naples in Italy and small territories in the north of Africa. Finally, in 1512, the Crown of Castile annexed the Kingdom of Navarre.
In 1492, the Catholic Monarchs financed the expedition of Christopher Columbus, which led to the discovery of America.
The Catholic Monarchs ensured long-term political stability in Spain by arranging strategic marriages
for each of their five children with the children of other monarchs in Europe.
Monday 27 May 2013
Problemas con el acceso a contenidos del blog
Hola chic@s:
Parece que algunos tenéis problemas para acceder a los contenidos del blog con internet Explorer. Probad con otros navegadores como firefox, chrome o safari, a mí me funcionan bien.
Parece que algunos tenéis problemas para acceder a los contenidos del blog con internet Explorer. Probad con otros navegadores como firefox, chrome o safari, a mí me funcionan bien.
Mapping on Basilica of San Isidoro
These are the videos of the video mapping on Basilica of San Isidoro by French artist Xavier de Richemont that I told you about in our science class today. I do hope you enjoy them.
I was there on Saturday and it was simply amazing and beautiful
Sunday 26 May 2013
The Iberian Peninsula from 1270 to 1492
Thursday 23 May 2013
Some facts about Islam
Living in a multicultural society implies understading and respecting that different cultures have different languages, religions and customs. In relation to the history of our own country, we have surfed the internet to learn more about Islam in class today. Here you have a summary of the key points we have found out.
Some facts about Islam:
Some facts about Islam:
- The Koran (Qur’an) is the sacred text of Islam.
- Muslims believe in one God, Allah.
- Muhammad is their most important prophet.
- Mecca is considered sacred by Muslims. It is the birthplace of Muhammad.
- Every Muslim who can afford it must make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his or her lifetime.
- Muslims pray at five specific times towards the direction of Mecca each day. This practice is known as salat.
- Fasting from food and drink must be performed from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan.
- Muslims do not eat pork and do not drink alcohol.
The Kaaba in Mecca
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Questions in English
Question words: click here
Question words 2: click here
Question words 3: click here
Question words 4: click here
Asking questions: interactive book: click here
Question words 2: click here
Question words 3: click here
Question words 4: click here
Asking questions: interactive book: click here
The Passive Voice
Here you have some exercises to reinforce what we have studied in class:
- Active or passive voice?: click here
- Present simple passive: click here
- Present simple passive 2: click here
- Reorder the sentences: click here
- Write in the passive: click here
- Past simple passive: click here
- Past simple passive 2: click here
- Passive voice: mixed tenses: click here
California Dreamin' (The Mamas & The Papas)
If you can't see the video, have a look at this link: click here
All the leaves are brown
and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk on a winters day
I've been for a walk on a winters day
I'd be save and warm
if I was in LA
California dreamin'
on such a winter's day
Stepped into a church
Stepped into a church
I passed along the way well,
I got down on my
knees and
I pretended to pray
you know the preacher likes the cold
you know the preacher likes the cold
he
knows I'm gonna stay
California dreamin'
California dreamin'
on such a winter's day
All the leaves a brown
All the leaves a brown
and the sky is grey
I've been for a walk
on a winter's day
If I didn't tell her
If I didn't tell her
I could leave today
California dreamin'
California dreamin'
on such a winter's day
Saturday 18 May 2013
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