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Photo treasure hunt: How many of the following items can you find on National Day? As you piece together your picture puzzles, consider what roles do these items play in Emirati culture then and now? What do they symbolise? Remember, if you would like to include photos of others in your SparkVideo make sure you [...]
Look at the English words below. Seven of them have roots in the Arabic language and three have roots in other languages. Your task is to: Find out which words have roots in Arabic using the links below. Decide which word with Arabic roots you think is most useful in English and explain why on [...]
Active Mission: Look at the images below of items that represent a strong part of the UAE’s history, culture and identity. Film yourselves speaking about the images or film yourselves interviewing a parent/teacher about their expertise on the subject. In your interviews or voiceovers of images cover the following areas: Name of what you see [...]
The UAE has a sustainability strategy for 2050, which includes goals such as 50% clean energy use. Go to the library and check out ‘101 ways to save the planet’ and ‘Making a Difference: the save the world handbook’ and have a look at the link below about the UAE’s sustainable schools initiative. https://sustainableschools.ead.ae/SSI/ Now, [...]
Go to the library and delve into the book, “Back to the Wild”. Read about the UAE’s efforts to reintroduce this endangered animal back to the wild. Make a video, considering the following points: Why is it important for sustainability to protect animal species? What are the opinions of prominent Emiratis about protecting animals? A [...]
Why are there fewer stories about mythical heroines than about heroes? Is it harder to find stories about women than men in mythology? Most ancient societies were patriarchal (male-dominated) and the men were story-tellers and leaders. However, in legends there are many more women and also in folktales. In mythology, the female characters are often [...]
Do you have any questions for Hazza Al Mansouri? Watch this clip about his experience in space and record yourself asking a question. What would you like to know about space? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzf_SZ5Vzus Image credit: The National
The task involves finding a book on Arabic Myths and Legends, consulting knowledgeable staff, and capturing content through photos and videos. The focus should be on summarizing the myth or legend's story, context, moral lessons, personal insights, and modern relevance, while engaging in interviews or voiceovers.
You are on a mission. Each QR code that you scan will take you to a different activity or task linked to the four themes of National Day. Your final goal is to create a SparkVideo cataloguing your acheivements at each stage and highlighting your learning around these themes. Each project will be different depending [...]
Boost Writing Skills with the 200 Word Challenge – Engaging and Effective! Looking for a quick and powerful way to improve students’ writing? The 200 Word Challenge is the perfect resource to develop concise, impactful storytelling and descriptive writing. Designed to build creativity, vocabulary, and writing fluency, this challenge encourages students to craft compelling responses [...]
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