Christmas printables

 

After school clubs in a British school

Watch this short film and find out about the after school clubs in British schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVyctgigyxQ&ab_channel=Arts%26MediaSchoolIslington 

This is Britain - school

 Watch this short video and find out about the similarities and differences with your school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMUJKH1fFF0&ab_channel=AngloManiacPL

Theory of Evolution by Charles Darwin

Watch this short video and find out about the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, geologist and biologist (1809-1882)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcpB_986wyk&ab_channel=CornerstonesEducation

Destructive tsunamis - how they form

 

Animations of Tsunami 2004 and Hurricane Katrina 2005

Watch the animation of the tsunami that hit Asia in 2004.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yFNOuo_YxI&ab_channel=PacificTWC 

Watch the animation of the hurricane Katrina that hit the states of Louisiana and Mississippi in the US in 2005.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB7t4KKV38U&ab_channel=wxmanmike2007

Christmas vocabulary

Jane Austen's quote

«Νομίζω ότι μπορώ η ίδια να καυχηθώ ότι είμαι, με κάθε δυνατή ματαιοδοξία, η πιο αμαθής και ανενημέρωτη γυναίκα που τόλμησε ποτέ να γίνει συγγραφέας».

Jane Austen (1775-1817)

Στη φωτογραφία, το μικρό οκτάγωνο γραφείο της Austen πάνω στο οποίο έγραψε όλα τα της τα βιβλία.

 

The flower fairies of Cicely Mary Barker

Discover the beautiful world of the artist Cicely Mary Barker. 

Since their first publication in 1923, Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike around the world.

https://flowerfairies.com/

William Shakespeare in Playmobil

William Shakespeare in Playmobil.

Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer, famous for his  beloved classic novels such as ‘Hard Times,' 'A Christmas Carol,' 'David Copperfield' and 'Great Expectations.'

This is a colorized photo by the Russian colorist Olga Shirnina, also known as Klimbim.

Jane Austen paper dolls

Print, cut out and enjoy!!!

Glasgow and Scottish passions

Rick Steves takes us on a tour of Glasgow, once an industrial city, full of street art, trendy dining and striking architecture.
He then visits historic Stirling Castle and samples a dram of whisky at the Speyside Whisky Trail before finally taking part at the Highland Games in the town of Airth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PtXOw7mnjQ&list=PL1OajwstW05Hlp6Le5OgA1yZ9QEyxfBnJ&index=11

Jane Austen banknote

Jane Austen was featured on a ten pounds banknote launced on the 200th anniversary of her death in 2017. The quote about reading belongs to one of her characters in the novel "Pride and Prejudice".

Jane Austen printables

Little Women paper dolls

Οι Μικρές Κυρίες της Λουίζα Μέι Άλκοτ είναι ένα δημοφιλές αμερικάνικο μυθιστόρημα που γράφτηκε το 1868. Οι τέσσερις αδερφές της οικογένειας Μαρτς, η Μεγκ, η Τζο, η Μπεθ και η Άμυ είναι τόσο διαφορετικές αλλά και αγαπημένες μεταξύ τους. Μεγαλώνουν μαθαίνοντας να αντιστέκονται στις δυσκολίες, να ξεπερνούν τα εμπόδια, να νικούν τα λάθη και τα ελαττώματά τους και να χαίρονται με ό,τι τους προσφέρει η ζωή.

Be optimistic

This is a song from a 1938 musical called “Little Miss Broadway” starring Shirley Temple, the wonder child of cinema at the time.

I love listening to it when things turn out bad in life. It always cheers me up and makes me feel more optimistic. Remember that it is all right to feel sad a little now and then, we can’t be happy all the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBFZyHeJNV4

Now these are the complete lyrics!! You can sing along too!!

Be optimistic!
Don't you be a grumpy
When the road gets bumpy
Just smile
Smile and be happy!

Your troubles can't be
As bad as all that
When you're sad as all that
No one loves you

Be optimistic!
Don't you be a mourner
Brighten up that corner
And smile

Don't wear a long face
It's never in style
Be optimistic
And smile!

Vocabulary you might not know

optimistic – αισιόδοξος

grumpy - γκρινιάρης

bumpy road – ανώμαλος δρόμος

mourner – αυτός που πενθεί, θρηνεί για κάτι (mourn – πενθώ)

to brighten up that corner – φωτίζω αυτή τη “γωνίτσα”, μεταφορικά το λέει, εννοεί το χαμόγελο

to wear a long face – κατεβάζω τα μούτρα μου, μουτρώνω.

Lost in Austen - 2008 film

Η Αμάντα Πράις είναι απογοητευμένη με τη ζωή της στο σύγχρονο Λονδίνο. Η αγαπημένη της διέξοδος είναι να χάνεται μέσα στις σελίδες του «Περηφάνια και Προκατάληψη» της Τζέιν Ώστιν. 
Ένα βράδυ έρχεται πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο με την ηρωίδα του βιβλίου, Ελίζαμπεθ Μπέννετ. Μία μικρή πόρτα στο διαμέρισμά της, μυστηριωδώς, συνδέει τους δύο κόσμους. Τελικά η Αμάντα παγιδεύεται στον άλλο κόσμο, ενώ η Ελίζαμπεθ καταλήγει στον σύγχρονο κόσμο. Καθώς τα γεγονότα του αγαπημένου της βιβλίου ξεδιπλώνονται με όλους τους λάθους τρόπους, η Αμάντα θα προσπαθήσει να τα βάλει σε σειρά, αναπόφευκτα όμως τα κάνει χειρότερα. Θα μπορέσει αυτή η διαφορετική βερσιόν της κλασικής ιστορίας να οδηγήσει την Αμάντα στο δικό της προσωπικό "και ζήσαν αυτοί καλά";

Pride and Prejudice - 2005 film

Για τις γυναίκες της Γεωργιανής Αγγλίας του 1800 ο γάμος είναι αντικείμενο ψυχρού υπολογισμού, υποχρέωση και όχι απόλαυση. Η Mrs Bennet έχει ως μοναδικό σκοπό της ζωής της να αποκαταστήσει τις 5 νεαρές κόρες της. Οι τοπικοί χοροί είναι λοιπόν το ιδανικό μέρος για τέτοια προξενιά και έτσι η Mrs Bennet δεν χάνει την ευκαιρία να γνωρίσει την μεγαλύτερη της κόρη Mary  στον νεοφερμένο περιζήτητο εργένη Mr. Bingley. Εκεί γίνεται και η πρώτη γνωριμία του επίσης πάμπλουτου εργένη Μr Darcy με την Elizabeth Bennet. 
Ενώ όμως το πρώτο ζευγάρι ερωτεύεται με την πρώτη ματιά, το ανεξάρτητο πνεύμα της Elizabeth και ο αλαζονικός χαρακτήρας του Darcy καλλιεργούν μια αμοιβαία αντιπάθεια μεταξύ τους. «Θα μπορούσα εύκολα να συγχωρήσω την ματαιοδοξία του, αν δεν πλήγωνε την δική μου» ομολογεί η Elizabeth μετά από σχόλιο του Darcy ότι δεν είναι αρκετά όμορφη.
Σύντομα όμως η αντιπάθεια εξελίσσεται σε έρωτα. Όταν η Elizabeth και ο Darcy συνειδητοποιήσουν ότι ο ένας είναι πλασμένος για τον άλλο, θα πρέπει να ξεπεράσουν την υπερηφάνεια και την προκατάληψή τους προκειμένου να είναι μαζί.

Lily from Ohio - a true performer

In every class and every choir, there's always the performer.
5-year-old Lily is just being her funny self at the preschool graduation in a church in Ohio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsdtYzjOfUU

Williams syndrome

According to a study, 100% of the children with Williams syndrome are kind-spirited, 90% seek the company of others, 87% empathize with others' pain, 84% are caring, 83% are unselfish/forgiving, 75% never go unnoticed in a group, and 75% are happy when others do well.

These children are angels of joy and a blessing to be around and I wish the world could be more like them.

Learn about Williams syndrome, a genetic condition characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability and learning problems, unique personality characteristics, distinctive facial features, and cardiovascular problems.https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=SPZfVtJn5FA&feature=emb_logo

Living with Williams syndrome

Alexandra is diagnosed with Williams syndrome, a condition known to cause a friendly personality. She has an unconditional love for people, but it is not always returned. Alexandra sometimes wishes she was “normal” so that she could better fit in and have an easier time making friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxZ7aZMFHPE&t=101s

The wicked wit of Jane Austen

English novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society. Whether she’s describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, her writing often feels as though it was written just for you. Her dry wit and cheeky playfulness informs her heroines, whose conversational tone welcomes readers with a conspiratorial wink.

Iseult Gillespie explores the sly societal satire and unique tongue-in-cheek humor of Jane Austen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSL55lOwznU

Alice gets in Dutch

This is a short silent film of 1924 by Walt Disney describing a typical day at school. It's almost one hundred years ago and not much has changed, has it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ptLDuxbbVM&t=64s

History of art

Every painter has his own unique style!!

School lunches in Japan

Are you curious to see how Japanese students take their school lunches? It's more organized than you can even think of!! Watch this amazing episode of "Begin Japanology" and find out!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHR940Nno14

Food from Scotland (oy mate)

Today we are going to take a food trip to Scotland. One of my favourite food critics, Nikos Vagiatas is tasting some of the most typical Scottish food and shares his opinion.  I know the video is in Greek but it’s really the funniest I could find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woic_pMLopg

Lists of products shown in the video:

1. Mackie’s of Scotland, Black angus flavor, πατατάκια με γεύση μπριζόλας

2. Patterson shortbread fingers - μπισκότα βουτύρου

3. Irn Bru – το εθνικό αναψυκτικό της Σκωτίας

4. Butter tablet – πλάκα βουτύρου

5. Nairns oatcakes – μπισκοτάκια με βρώμη

6. Grant’s Haggis – το εθνικό φαγητό της Σκωτίας που φτιάχνεται από κοιλιά προβάτου, βρώμη και κρεμμύδι, μοιάζει με μαγειρίτσα

7. Baxters Cullen skink – σούπα από καπνιστό μπακαλιάρο, πατάτες και κρεμμύδια

8. Irn Bru Extra – το αγαπημένο αναψυκτικό σε extra έκδοση

9. Buchanan’s vanilla fudge – μαλακιά καραμέλα, εννοείται βουτύρου με γεύση βανίλια

10. Pudding – πουτίγκα

11. Mackie’s of Scotland, Haggis flavor – πατατάκια με γεύση haggis

12. Mr Kipling mince pies – μικρά ταρτάκια γεμιστά με αποξηραμένα φρούτα, αμύγδαλα και μπαχαρικά, παραδοσιακά γλυκά των Χριστούγεννων που τρώγονται και τον υπόλοιπο χρόνο.

13. Tunnock’s caramel wafer biscuits – μπισκότα με γκοφρέτα και καραμέλα

14. Tunnock’s milk chocolate biscuits with marshmallow – μπισκότα με σοκολάτα γάλακτος και marschmallow (ζάχαρη, ασπράδι και ζελατίνη)

15. Millions sweets – μικρά μαλακά καραμελάκια σε διάφορες γεύσεις

Question for you

Now which of these snacks would you like to try?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Miss Joanna’s answer - I've only tried Irn Bru, haggis, mince pies and shortbread. I’ve got to admit I love shortbread biscuits and I also like mince pies.

How did I get to taste these? Because I was an exchange University student in Scotland for 6 months – and yes, I loved it!!

Send your answer to eclass mail or if this is slow to joanna_gia_panta@hotmail.com

Scones

Scones are small cakes which are served with the afternoon tea in the UK. They're very easy to make - here is a recipe for you!!

Stonehedge man

“Stonehenge Man” lived 5500-years ago. Forensic analysis enabled scientists to create the most lifelike model yet of an individual from British prehistory, and their work also reveals how he lived, ate, along with possibly shedding some light on the origins of Stonehenge itself. This well-preserved skeleton was first discovered in an elaborate tomb in the 1860s, the face was been brought to life by Swedish sculptor Oscar Nilsson, using information from bone and tooth analysis. After measuring the length of the man’s bones, the skeleton’s weight, and his age, it’s estimated that he died between 25 and 40 years old.

Στο σπίτι των αδερφών Μπροντέ

Μια από τις πιο αγαπημένες και δημοφιλείς συγγραφείς της Αγγλίας, η Έμιλι Μπροντέ που γεννήθηκε στις 30 Ιουλίου 1818 στο Γιορκσάιρ και πέθανε σε ηλικία μόλις 30 ετών, έγινε γνωστή για τα Ανεμοδαρμένα Ύψη, το μόνο μυθιστόρημα που έγραψε κατά τη διάρκεια της ζωής της. Σήμερα το μυθιστόρημά της θεωρείται ένα από τα κλασικά έργα της αγγλικής λογοτεχνίας.

https://www.womantoc.gr/life/article/ekklisiastiko-sxoleio-steriseis-kakopoiisi-kai-logotexniko-taledo-mesa-sto-spiti-ton-brode

Spiced Easter biscuits

The Royal pastry chefs from Buckingham Palace are excited to share their 'Spiced Easter Biscuits' recipe with you to enjoy over the Easter weekend. 🐰🐥 

Find the full recipe and method below:

Biscuit base:
350g plain flour
5g bicarbonate of soda
10g ground ginger
5g cinnamon
125g unsalted butter
175g light soft brown sugar
1 egg
60g golden syrup

Icing:
2 egg whites
600g icing sugar
Food colouring of your choice!

Biscuit Method:
• Preheat the oven to 170 C // 340 F
• Mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices in a bowl
• Add the diced butter and mix until a crumb texture
• Add the sugar
• Once all of the above is combined, add the egg and golden syrup
• Mix until a dough is formed
• Roll the dough to a thickness of 5mm
• Use biscuit cutters or a paper pattern to cut into desired shape
• Place the biscuits on a non-stick mat, or parchment paper and bake on the middle shelf for 12-15 minutes
• Bake until the biscuits maintain their shape when touched and are golden in colour
• Cool completely before icing

Icing Method:
• Add 1 egg white to 600g of icing sugar and beat until smooth
• The icing should pipe smoothly and be able to hold when piped as a line
• To cover all the biscuits with icing add extra egg white to thin the mixture
• Decorate and enjoy!

We will rock you activity

The teacher Agapi Dendaki has prepared an interesting activity with the song "We will rock you" by Queen. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTIxdT37wnU&list=PLgeq7ezNgWe94VavlcE6HC0k8RVanZWPe&index=19&t=0s

Create your own Picasso art

Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential 20th century artists and the founder of cubism, a revolutionary art movement. 

In Cubism, the artist looks at the subject in a new way in an effort to depict its three-dimensions on a canvas. He breaks it up into many different shapes and then repaints it from different angles. Cubism paved the way for many modern movements of art in the 20th century.

You can try to make your own cubist art here:

http://www.picassohead.com/

Lemon curd

Lemon curd is a creamy custard to go along with a cup of tea with scones, cakes and cupcakes . It can also be used as a filling in tarts or cheesecake. It's simple and easy to make.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzlS32mP6ws&fbclid=IwAR1XfKG_A-JrwXfedTnH1DB8br_BDB9GMPnCXCzpP9p3PID1wdr3BhPWv-w

The little princess - 1939 film with english subtitles

Sara Crew is a little girl who is sent to a boarding school in London because her father has to go to war. The headmistress of the school, Miss Minchin treats her favourably at first because she is a rich girl. Unfortunately, bad news arrive that her father died in the war without leaving any money, so Sara has to face a sad life as she's now treated as a poor maid... 

Based on the classic book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is a successful film starring Shirley Temple. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76LWcrhvA4Y

Germs, germs, germs!!

Chris wonders why he has to play his hands after playing outside. In this episode of Wondergrove Kids, he is about to discover why!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMbCZfb5k3M