All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
Active Mission: You can use the internet to look up any famous/inspirational quotes by the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed, regarding his hopes and aspirations for the UAE. Alternatively, visit Ms Husein and use the book below as part of your project. Select between 1-2 quotations to explore in more detail. Take [...]
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 [...]
It is essential to teach young children about the importance of sustainability. Have a look at the children’s books in the library, ‘Why should I protect nature?’ and ‘Why should I save energy?’ and ‘Why should I save water?’ Complete the activities below (or think of your own) to film in order to teach young [...]
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, [...]
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
Explore a figure of national pride by following links or visiting Ms Dunn or Ms Hussein. Use the suggested book for your project. Include their full name, role, and contributions to Emirati culture. Highlight Emirati writers to watch and notable female authors. Capture and present your findings in a video format.
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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