Megan Lives! (In Africa)

Hello kids!  I've just received a letter from Megan (remember her?) and in it she sent me a link to her photo-blog.  You can see pictures of Africa!

-Michael

http://inthelandofteranga.blogspot.com

IN FAVOUR OF HARMONY AND PEACE

This is a prayer to support peace. Today is the date to commemorate the fight against the violence of gender.

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THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration meaning gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers, gifting your near and dear ones.It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in the month of November and is America's preeminent day. The tradition of Thanksgiving continues till date in the form of family reunion and feasting, tradition of turkey, parades...

It has a very interesting history. Its origin being traced back to the 16th century when the first thanksgiving dinner is said to have taken place.The legendary pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the year 1620 in the Mayflower vessel. About 102 people traveled for nearly two months with extreme difficulty as they were kept in the cargo space of the sailing vessel. No one was allowed to go on the deck due to terrible storms. The pilgrims comforted themselves by singing Psalms and sacred songs.

But also, thanksgiving is a communal gesture celebrated all over the world based on the need to display gratitude through prayer, hymns and gift giving.United Nations decided the year 2000 as the 'International thanksgiving year' in order to celebrate the gift of life as the noblest expression of the human spirit.

Thanksgiving is essentially a harvest related festival. It celebrates communal harmony. Apart from America, a number of other countries celebrate harvest related festivals. They are observed with different names and in different seasons.

Here is a poem taken from the internet that will help you write your own ones in the wikispace.

T is for the trust the pilgrims had so many years ago

H is for the harvest the settlers learnt to grow

A is for America, the land in which we live

N is for nature and beauty which she gives

K is for kindness, gentle words, thoughtful deeds

S is for smiles, the sunshine everyone needs

G is for gratitude... our blessings big and small

I is for ideas, letting wisdom grow tall

V is for voices, singing, laughing, always caring

I is for Indians, who taught them about sharing

N is for neighbors, across the street, over the sea

G is for giving of myself to make a better me

by Judith.A. Lindberg

WEBTASK-RENEWABLE ENERGY

Some weeks ago you studied the topic of ENERGY with your Science teacher and last week Cayetano, Carmen, Anabel and Celia recorded the text you have in your practice book. Here you can learn more about natural resources in this treasure hunt on renewable energy. Enjoy it!

Mes de lucha contra la violencia de género

Hola a todos. Me llamo Pilar y soy profesora de filosofía en vuestro centro. Aunque aún no os doy clase, os quiero informar de que se dedica este mes de noviembre a la lucha contra la violencia de género. El problema de la violencia es tan importante en nuestro mundo, que las Naciones Unidas, desde el año 1979 tiene como uno de sus objetivos el acabar con ella. Aquí os pongo en inglés, para que lo trabajeis con Carmen, el artículo primero de la «Declaración para la eliminación de la violencia contra la mujer» :
Article 1: For the purposes of this Declaration, the term "violence against women" means any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.
En el Instituto se van a realizar algunas actividades para que reflexionemos sobre este problema. Vosotros podeis colaborar haciendo carteles, murales, dibujos, etc. o escribiendo vuestras opiniones en los murales que se van a poner en los pasillos.Muchas gracias por vuestra atención. Espero vuestra colaboración

Here , we have a wonderful exercise. Enjoy it.Antonia

CLOTHES and COSTUMES

Last week some of you described costumes for Halloween celebrations. I think it is a good idea to practise vocabulary related to clothing. Here you have a link to learn more . Play this Clothing quiz. Later, take a notebook and write down the new words you learn.Enjoy the quiz!

MATHS GAMES

My youthful mathematicians, here you are interactive maths games!

ELECTIONS IN USA

Tomorrow people all over the world will know the name of the President that has finally been elected by the Americans.Would you like to know something about the way citizens participate? What about the process of election? Did you know that? Listen, watch and read to understand. Electing a US President in plain English