Erasmus + project 2016-1-MT01-KA219-015198_2
Miniature Bulgaria Group project assignment – Year 9 Romance Languages Secondary School Burgas, Bulgaria
The assignment Based on a cultural studies lesson about Miniature Worlds and Mini-Europe students were asked to create their own miniature model park for visitors to Bulgaria They were divided into 6 groups of 4-5 students, each with the task to select attractions from their country to present in an interactive way
The assigment Students then had about 10 days to research their topic and develop their 10- minute presentations They could choose whether to make an interactive poster or a PowerPoint presentations They were next to present it to their classmates and check what they have learned
Aims To develop students’ research, speaking and presentation skills To develop social skills through team work To develop ICT skills To enhance knowledge about the cultural attractions of Bulgaria through the use of English To create materials which can raise our partners’ awareness of the beauty of our country
Some finishing touches
Presentations Each group had about 15 minutes to present and collect feedback on their performance from the class and the teacher. They had previously had a chance to discuss the organisation of their mini- lessons with their teacher Marks were awarded for their materials and their oral performance and the level of interaction with their audience
Presentations As there was no overlap in content, students were not bored The focus was on the interactive element, so they all tried to involve the audience in different ways: some with quizzes, other with questions given before, during or after their talks After each presentation there was a short discussion about strengths and weaknesses and students were given the chance to improve their materials before they were given their final mark
Bogdan,Emanuela,Kaloyan and Ralitsa The Varna dolphinarium Cape Kaliakra The Seven Rila Lakes The Sofia Botanical Garden
Dobromir, Ana, Irena and Radina The Shipka monument The Botanical Garden in Balchik The Etar The Belogradchik Rocks
Interactive poster
Yanina, Natalia, Denis, Ivilina Nesebar Archeological Museum Cape Maslen National Park Museum Shipka The Rose Valley - Kazanlak
Victoria, Margarita, Stanislava and Zhivko Bacho Kiro Cave Krushana Falls
Victoria, Margarita, Stanislava and Zhivko Kaloyan’s Fortress The Pier of Burgas
Deniel, Mihaela, Stefaniya and Iva Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo The old town in Nesebar The Plovdiv Open-air theatre Botanical garden in Balchik
Before and after
Poster with questions
Susan, Rosen, Emanuila, Ivan, Borislava The Sofia Zoo The Devil’s Throat Cave Yagodinska Cave
Susan, Rosen, Emanuila, Ivan, Borislava The Rila Monastery Exposition Center Flora in Burgas
Was it worth it? We ended up with 2 poster and 4 PowerPoint presentations about 25 attractions from our country The students became more confident in presenting in front of an audience They learned from each other’s mistakes and are now better both at speaking in public and making interactive presentations The presentations themselves can be useful in teaching similar lessons to other students
To find out more, check out the presentations
Made by: Nina Patterson /Project Leader/