Unit 4 Planning Soc.Sci.
Day 1:
Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe different types of Spanish landscapes.
Assessment: Students will create a visual representation of a Spanish landscape and write a short description.
Key Points:
- Introduction to Spanish landscapes
- Discuss and differentiate between various Spanish landscapes (mountains, beaches, forests, etc.)
- Analyze photographs and videos of Spanish landscapes (students can bring their holidays photos to class)
Day 2:
Objective: Students will be able to locate and label major Spanish landscapes on a map.
Assessment: Students will complete a map activity where they locate and label Spanish landscapes.
Key Points:
- Review different Spanish landscapes from the previous lesson
- Introduce a map of Spain and its regions
- Identify and label major Spanish landscapes on the map (Video About Protected Landscapes)
Day 3:
Objective: Students will be able to identify the geological features of Spanish landscapes.
Assessment: Students will create a presentation on a specific Spanish landscape and its geological features.
Key Points:
- Introduction to geological features (mountains, rivers, caves, etc.) (Review what we studied last years)
- Research and explore the geological features of a specific Spanish landscape
- Create a presentation to share findings with the class
Day 4:
Objective: Students will be able to understand the impact of geography on Spanish culture and daily life.
Assessment: Students will write a short paragraph describing how they think the geography of a Spanish landscape influences the activities and lifestyle of its inhabitants.
Key Points:
- Discuss how geography influences culture and daily life. Do you think there are the same traditions in Aragón than in Andalusia ?
- Explore real-life examples of how geography impacts Spanish culture (e.g. fishing villages, agricultural practices, tourism, sky...)
- Reflect on the connection between geography and cultural practices
Day 5:
Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast Spanish landscapes with their own local landscapes (They can compare beaches / mountains... with his/her own town)
Assessment: Students will create a Venn diagram comparing Spanish landscapes with their local landscapes.
Key Points:
- Discuss the unique characteristics of Spanish landscapes (they can use photos or other realia)
- Engage in a class discussion comparing and contrasting Spanish landscapes with local landscapes
- Create a Venn diagram to visually represent the similarities and differences
Day 6:
Objective: Students will be able to analyze and interpret Spanish landscape paintings / images.
Assessment: Students will write a short analysis of a Spanish landscape image and finally identify it.
Key Points:
- Introduce famous Spanish landscape paintings and artists (Joaquim Vayreda, Carlos de Haes, Maria Luisa Perez Herrero)
- Analyze and interpret the elements of a Spanish landscape painting (The formal elements include shape, line, form, value, colour, texture, geometry and movement. The informal (or subjective) elements refer to emotion, expression, content, creative improvisation and response)
- Discuss the emotions and messages conveyed through the artwork
Day 7:
Objective: Students will be able to create their own Spanish landscape artwork.
Assessment: Students will present their artwork and explain the inspiration behind their creation.
Key Points:
- Review the elements of a Spanish landscape painting
- Provide art materials and guidance for students to create their own Spanish landscape artwork
- Students present their artwork and share the inspiration behind their creation
Day 8:
Objective: Culminating Activity - Students will showcase their learning through a Spanish landscape exhibition.
Assessment: Students' artwork, presentations, and written reflections will be assessed.
Key Points:
- Prepare for a Spanish landscape exhibition in the classroom or school
- Students display their artwork, present their findings, and share their reflections with peers and other classes
- Reflect on the overall learning experience and the connections made between Spanish landscapes and various subjects
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Project Activity Suggestions:
1. Virtual Tour: Use online resources or virtual reality technology to take a virtual tour of different Spanish landscapes. Students can explore and interact with the landscapes, enhancing their understanding and engagement.
Standards Addressed:
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details.