Greek Mythology

Here are some videos that can be very useful throughout the unit, take a look!

These are only a few of the different myths that come from Ancient Greece. Now it´s your turn to look for more!

Speech bubbles for comics and their meaning.

Speech bubbles and their meaning.

Speech bubbles are used as text holders and there are a variety of them. The context in which they are used differ according to the type of the speech bubble. 

Dialogue delivery:

Shout/Scream:

Whisper/Secret:

Sounds:

Thought bubbles:

Wavy/weak:

Transmit/broadcast:

SOURCE: Animaker, 2019 (https://www.animaker.com/blog/speech-bubbles-meaning-in-animated-videos/)

Making the best out of your power point presentations.

Hi kids! During this new unit of inquiry we are going to create power point presentations to share our findings  about different topics connected to the Greeks and Romans with our classmates. So today, we are going to learn how to make the best out of our power point presentations. Have a look at the following tips. 

 

The following video will give you more ideas to really do your best when it comes to power point presentations. (You DO NOT need to watch the full video, only up to 1 minute and 22 seconds).

Technological development and its legacy.

Dear students, during this unit you will plan and design one of the technological objects used by the Greeks and Romans to reproduce it. Here you can find some information about these objects so it can support your inquiry. 

Ancient Greek inventions in modern life | CNA Lifestyle

Top 5 Ancient Roman Inventions

Where we are in Place and Time: Ancient civilizations

Hi everyone! We are starting our third unit of inquiry about Ancient Civilizations and this is some relevant information you all need to know about! Are you ready for the adventure? 

CENTRAL IDEA: 

Learning about ancient civilizations helps us understand the relationship between past and present.

LINES OF INQUIRY: 

●      The cultural and political legacy of past civilizations remains in present time. 

●      Past civilizations developed systems and technologies. 

●      Modern societies continue to use adaptations of ancient systems and technologies.

KEY CONCEPTS: 

Ancient Civilizations

Have you ever asked yourself what life in the past was like? We are going to learn about the life of some of the most important Ancient Civilizations: Romans and Greeks. Enjoy these videos! 

Roman Empire 

Ancient Greece 

What do they look like today?

We will create special posts about each civilization to support your inquiries. Keep on visiting the blog!

Light and Shadow applied to Art

Light and Shadow are topics we can study and apply in a transdiciplinar way. We are going to talk about them from Art's point of view. Before we do it, let's clarify some ideas :) 

Light. The Dr. Binocs Show.

Shadow. The Dr. Binocs Show.

Let's test your knowledge about the topic! Visit the following website to consolidate what you learnt. 

Light and Shadow Assessment

DRAWING LIGHT AND SHADOWS

Light and shadows visually define objects. Before you can draw the light and shadows you see, you need to train your eyes to see like an artist.

You know the objects around you are 3D because you can walk up to them, see them from all sides, and touch them. Take a moment to look around you at familiar objects. Try to discover why you see their actual 3D forms. Look for the different values created by the light and shadows (Values are the different shades of gray between white and black).

Before you can draw the appropriate values that illustrate light and shadows correctly, you need to be able to visually identify the following:

• Center light: The place in which a dominant light hits the object. The placement of the light source affects every aspect of a drawing.

• Shadows: The areas on an object that receive little or no light.

• Cast shadow: The dark area on an adjacent surface where the light is blocked by the solid object.

Here there are some main shading techniques. 

You should try them at home!

Sources: Citing sources like a Pro

Hi kids! Out PYP program allows us to have the chance of inquiring about different topics. We usually use books, magazines, youtube videos, images from google or online websites to collect information. However, it's important to learn about how to include this information in our work without getting into trouble. Watch these videos to know more :)