HHS Takes YOu Around The World

Prompt

Bonjour and buenos días, fellow citizens of the world!

You now have a great opportunity to spend time exploring specific aspects of the francophone and hispanic world that intrigue you! Using topics that you are interested in or passionate about, we are inviting you to become part of our online magazine staff. Imagine that you are a reporter for HHS online cultural magazine. You will be providing a window into the fascinating aspects of life and people in French or Spanish speaking cultures. Do you love sports? Think of what you love or tell us about sports in Belgium. If fashion is your world, dazzle us with the latest trends in Colombia. Crazy about tech? What is the latest invention in Perú? Are you passionate about the environment? What are the challenges farmers face in Sénégal?

The possibilities are endless… it’s up to you!

Explore a topic that is meaningful to you (see Topic Suggestions below) and develop it using the platform of your choice (see options below under Suggestions and Guidelines). You will investigate your topic within the Francophone or Hispanic world.

Essential Skills & Concepts

• • Explore Multicultural Competencies

  • Investigate and research your topic

  • Compare and contrast information

  • Communicate effectively

  • Make interdisciplinary connections

  • Become a lifelong learner

  • Develop your global citizenship

  • Personalize your journey

Topic SUggestions

• Holidays/celebrations/religions/traditions

• Art/music/fashion/sports

• Current event/The environment/Climate Change/Social Justice/Cultural differences

• Inventions

• Influencer/Blogger

• Choose your own topic

Project Suggestions

1. Using the format of your choice (Google Doc, Slides, Vidéo, Collage, Story Jumper, an App, etc …) create an online presentation of your topic - Be innovative!

2. According to your proficiency level, use the language you can! Check your Google Classroom for recommendations.

3. Stop by the Help Desk and make an appointment if you need help or clarifications (sign up online)

4. Unleash your creativity and take risks!

There are no size or time restrictions. Enjoy your journey!

Submission

By April 17 you will be able to upload your discovery to the Google slide magazine (each student gets one slide in the slideshow to post their link, a title, image and their name)

• Here are the links: French Google Slide Magazine and Spanish Google Slide Magazine