Challenge+
You may create
your own Summer
Holiday Book or Slideshow
to share with
your [new] teacher and classmates
in September!
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FRIENDLY SUMMER STARTER
Step 1
Look, listen and enjoy.
Step 2
Listen again and do the activities.
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Listen, do karaoke ...and dance!
Step 1
Enjoy your vocabulary!
Look, read and do.
Step 2
Let's play!
Step 1
Challenge yourself with a World Tour.
Step 2
https://view.genial.ly/5ee9d8df67ba6f0d1475b1f2/game-breakout-the-lost-formula
STARTER
Read and describe.
Which flag is represented above?
Why does it appear on that day?
What comes yo your mind when you hear
'Canada'?
https://youtu.be/biq0NAF2e60
https://youtu.be/pckNsrbZU0U
ACTION 1
Learn about geography
https://youtu.be/QBQ5ZhHlkkY
https://youtu.be/TftLaHb1FvA
https://youtu.be/b6hvKOgxcOg
ACTION 2
Learn about history
For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/J04aoVjtsBo
For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/ZUuMKh5pT3M
ACTION 3
What differenciates Canada from the USA...
https://youtu.be/FJEoNKvcvDk
https://youtu.be/FloezYMRkxk
President Lyndon Johnson signed
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
STARTER
Read and tell.
Which number president was Lyndon Johnson?
How much do you know about
US history and society in the 1960s?
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Some definitions...
On that day, in 1608, this Canadian city
was founded.
STARTER
Look, describe and guess.
Can you find this city with the help of the clues below?
Which elements can you see in its city's coat of arms
and what do they tell you of this city's spirit?
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https://manegemilitaire.ca/en/coat-of-arms-and-emblems-of-quebec-city/
http://emblemedequebec.marret.co/index.php/2018/04/27/ancien-et-nouvel-embleme-de-quebec-le-soleil-mai-1949/
On that day, in 1776,
this country celebrated its independence.
STARTER
Read and tell.
Which country is this day the national day of?
VIDEO 1
Watch, listen and report.
VIDEO 2
Watch, listen and report.
VIDEO 3
STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize the monument
in the background on the right?
Where is located in Europe?
On that day, in 2012,
this monument which is nicknamed
"L'éclat de verre" in French
was inaugurated and opened to the public in 2013.
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https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_Shard
STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize this Museum?
Where is located in Europe?
On that day, in 1753,
this Museum was founded by
an Act of Parliament and opened to the public
on Jan. 15, 1759.
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Test your memory.
2) Who discovered it? When was it discovered?
3) Why is this stone important?
4) What civilisations can you see at the British Museum?
STARTER
Look, describe and guess.
This man was a US business magnate
and philanthropist.
He is widely considered the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person
in modern history.
He devoted himself to the oil industry.
He was born into a large family
in upstate New York.
On that day, in 1839,
that rich American industrialist was born.
For the explorers
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Test your memory.
For the Bold and the Experts
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
What is the event about?
This famous sports tournament started in 1877.
It is often considered as the most prestigious tournament.
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Test your memory.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
What is the event about?
This British city was founded
on that day in 988.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
What is the event about?
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
Can you name this famous monument?Where is it located?
On that day, in 1859,
this famous clock chimes for the first time.
STARTER
Which flags are these above?
What do you think the colours symbolize?
What is the event about?
On that day, in 1971,
this flag was flown for the first time.
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Test your memory.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
Which famous British Palace do you recognize?
What is the event about?
On that day, in 1837,
this Palace became the London residence of the British monarch with the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne.
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Test your memory.
1)How many rooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 2) When was Buckingham Palace built? 3) What is the Royal Standard? 4) Which ceremony takes place every morning during the summer season?
What is the event about?
On that day, in 1837,
this Palace became the London residence of the British monarch with the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne.
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Test your memory.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
Do you recognize this famous Stone
discovered in Egypt in 1799.
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Test your memory.
1)Where can you see the Rosetta Stone? 2) Why is the Rosetta Stone such an important artefact? 3) How many languages are present on the Rosetta Stone? 4) Who discovered the Rosetta Stone?
STARTER
How much do you know about his life and battles?
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“Today, the phrase implies that the great work he started in binding together a new nation has not yet been completed. It is a call to the new South African generation to find inspiration in his life and work to continue his legacy,” the statement continues.
MADIBA
For the Explorers
discovered in Egypt in 1799.
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Test your memory.
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
STARTER
Read and tell.
Who was born on that day in 1918?
How much do you know about his life and battles?
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The Zulu word "Asimbonanga" means "We have not seen him",. A press release from Woolworths says the song was written to reflect on the fact that Madiba was not visible to South Africans due to the prohibition of the publication of images or depictions of him during his imprisonment.
“Today, the phrase implies that the great work he started in binding together a new nation has not yet been completed. It is a call to the new South African generation to find inspiration in his life and work to continue his legacy,” the statement continues.
In the video, Johnny Clegg teaches the song to the future generation and to call upon them to make Madiba's dream for a thriving, united and democratic South Africa visible. This video features the winners of the 2014 MySchool Choir competition from Riebeek College Girls' High in Uitenhage, South Africa.
[source: iol]APARTHEID
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
1° What does this video show?
2° What/Who does it represent?
3° What is striking about this art work?
4° Which episode of the icon's life
does it refer to?
5° Which impression
does this art work give you?
6° Which values does it convey, if any?
In 1969,
a US shuttle successfully landed
the first two people on the Moon.
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On July 21, 1969,
astronaut Neil Armstrong [left]
was the first man to walk on the Moon.
Died in 2012.
His fellow astronauts/crewmates were
Michael Collins [middle] and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin
[right].
ACTION 1
Watch and learn.
ACTION 2
is also International Chess Day.
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Test your memory.
1) How old is chess? 2) Where does it come from? 3) What type of game was chess originally? 4)How many different pieces are there in the game?
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1) Can you play chess? 2) How well can you play chess? 3) What do you like about chess? 4) Are you part of a chess club? 5) Have you ever taken part in a chess competition / tournament?
Test your memory.
National Lamington Day
in Australia!
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Mango Day
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In 1911,
a US explorer Hiram Bingham discovered
Machu Picchu.
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VIDEO 1
1) When was Machu Picchu built?
2) How many structures are there? What are they?
3) How many people lived at Machu Picchu?
4) How long did the city last?
VIDEO 2
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Enjoy the visit now!
In 1814,
George Stephenson presented
his first steam locomotive.
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is also Carousel Day
in the USA.
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In 1788,
NY became the 11th State of the US.
"Eh...What's new, Doc?"
Can you imagine I'm 80 years old this year?
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
What is the event?
On that day, in 1940,
this cartoon character made his debut in...
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Coming soon in 2021...
"The Looney Tunes: Back in Action 2!",
a sequel to the 2003 live-spy action
fantasy comedy film
"Space Jam: A New Legacy"
starring another iconic and gigantic
NBA basketball player James Lebron!
STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
What is the event?
On that day, in 1896,
this US place was officially incorporated as a city.
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How did Henry Flagler helped to develop the city?
STARTER
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STARTER
Look, describe and tell.
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Do you like cakes?
Which one is your favourite one?
Do you yourself like making cakes?
Where does cheesecake come from?
...MUSIC AND JOY!
