To learn the scientific language associated to the solar system. To investigate how ancient civilisations inquired and made assumptions about planets, and developed theories on the solar system with the use of simple instruments. To link investigations on the solar system to the study of ancient civilisations. To learn about their religion, beliefs, gods, rituals, everyday life, etc. To learn about the Etruscans and other civilisations that led to the rise of Rome.
Emphasis is on oral skills.
Grammatical structures are learned intuitively. Oral practice of learned structures Vocabulary and activities related to food, clothing, animals, city and countryside, likes and dislikes, feelings, describing people and places. Orff, singing and playing in class, writing and listening, use of tapes and live music, exposure to professional performances, class performances, texts, written exercises. There is a natural progression from simple to more complex projects, from limited freedom and choice to greater freedom and autonomy. Students will explore the possibilities of a wide variety of materials and techniques, including a selection from the following.