2º British: YOUR historical comics

Here you have your masterpieces... Sometimes you can be too creative, ahem. Enjoy the reading!:

El Dorado

The Black Death (Option I)

The Black Death (Option II)

The Black Death (Option III)

The Black Death (Option IV)

The Black Death (Option V)

John the legend

Queen Isabel

Inquisition

Magellan (Page 1 and page 2)

A roman story

A thief

Napoleon

4º British: Crack of 1929 and The Great Depression

As we are learning about the Interwar Period in class, it is a good moment for watching this great and brief explanation from AcademiaPlay about the causes of the Wall Street Crack of 1929 (8 minutes video, in Spanish), that would led into dangerous repercussions... 

3º British: For a named country that you have studied…

As you already known, you will be asked to give a real and detailed example of any topic in the IGCSE exams. As these questions are the most valuable in the exam (7 marks!), you have to be sure to prepare a good revision. 

Because of that, here you have a summary of examples and cases studies that we have studied in class during this academic year and you might be able to use in your IGCSE. I have also include a 6º part with the natural environment cases that we will study after Easter holydays (eg. Volcanoes, earthquakes, etc.). Have a look... GOOD LUCK!

In the meantime, remeber also the structure and rules of IGCSE.

1. POPULATION

Odd population pyramids due to migration (Qatar)

Aeging (elderly) population: Puebla de Almenara (Spain) and  Japan

Anti-natalist: China and the one-child policy (Before and after 2013)

Pro-natalist: Finland and France

Migration’ management: The points system in Canada

2. SETTLEMENT

Sustanaibility (definition and case of Abu Dhabi)

Sustanaibility (Curitiba and Whitehill Bordon)

Sustanaibility & Gender (Safety women’s program)

Gentrification (redevelopment of city centers): Chueca

Shanty towns: “Favelas” of Rio de Janeiro

Shanty towns: Kibera (Nairobi) and sources

Rural areas and modernity: Asiego de Cabrales (from an exam)

3. PRIMARY SECTOR

Market gardering and Hydroponic cultivation (Tomatoes in Netherlands)

CAP and diversification (Changes in farming in East Anglia, UK)

Green Revolution (India)

Energy (Changing energy in UK, Progranm 2020 & Brexit)

Farming in Mezzogiorno (Italy)

Oil explotation in Madagascar

Energy and pollution: Exxon Valdez oil spill (exam question)

Vineyard cultivation, France (Global production, plantation’s needs and map)

Cocoa cultivation, Ghana (Sustanaible Cocoa farming, Ghana business news)

Cheese production in Asturias (Food & Drink sector, varieties)

Mussels cultivation in Kerala, India (Kerala case and Oyster Opera)

Tulip flowers cultivation in India (Plantation’s needs and Kashmiri case)

4. SECONDARY SECTOR

Changing location of industry in UK (M4 corridor)

Worldwide location (Twinnings Tea and Cadbury chocolates)

TNCs: Ford in Chennai (India)

Industry in LEDCs: Intermediate Tech Development Group (Northern Kenya)

Industry in MEDCs: Panasonic in Osaka

Industry in MEDCs: Playmobil in Malta (from an exam)

Industry in MEDCs: Bayern in Asturias (from an exam)

5. TERCIARY SECTOR

Tourism and natural environment: Lake District National Park

Tourism and natural environment: Serengeti (Kenya)

 Ecotourism

6. PLATE TECTONICS & VOLCANOES / CLIMATE ISSUES

Ruapehu volcanic eruption (New Zealand)

Etna (Sicily, Italy)

Kobe’s earthquake (1995)

Coastal management in Holderness (Coastal erosion)

Hurricane Katrina (2005)

Global warming: Greenhouse effect, carbon footprints and effects.

Britain’s weather and climate
The impact of drought in the UK (2004)

Lectura Internacional de Homero

Kalimera! Es decir, ¡Buenos días! Aquí tenéis ya el material generado esta mañana en la Biblio del Vasco, durante la Lectura Internacional de la Odisea, de Homero (Capítulo XII):

Canal de Youtube del IES Vasco de la Zarza (Dpto. Electrónica)

Fotos de la Lectura y entrega de Diplomas (archivo .zip)

Facebook del centro organizador de Lyon (Francia)

Como podéis ver en el siguiente mapa, hemos sido numerosos centros y países implicados.

Ha sido una experiencia magnífica y habéis demostrado un gran interés y un comportamiento ejemplar. ¡Muchas gracias a todos los participantes! 

4º British: London calling

As promised, here you have some tips and suggestions for your next travel to London. It is written in Spanish in case you want to share it with anyone else outside the British Council. I am sure that you will visit the main touristical spots so the document shows you a different approach to this amazing city. 

Enjoy your experience! J

4º British: Russian Revolution - 100 Years Later

Here are three short essays about the Russian Revolution from Smithsonian Magazine. They are written by Dr. Carolyn Harris, professor of History at the University of Toronto, USA.

The first essay in the series, "What You Need to Know First to Understand the Russian Revolution," is specially important because it reviews the domestic and foreign policy of Tsar Nicholas and Russia's involvement in World War I.

Besides, because this is the year of the centenary, there are several conmemorative activities, avents and speeches. For example, the International Committee of the Fourth International's series of lectures on the centenaryof the Russian Revolution will be broadcast on the WSWS.

If you are really into this particular topic on the syllabus, this is a good oportunity. Enjoy the visit!

Thanks to Ken Halla for the Smithsonian link. 

Día de la Mujer

Hoy, 8 de Marzo, es el Día Internacional de la Mujer, un día que se celebra de forma oficial desde 1975. Para aprender algo más sobre mujeres que marcaron un hito en la Historia podéis consultar este estupendo blog con multitud de biografías e historias. 

¡Feliz lectura!