1. Erasmus + project 2016-1-MT01-KA219-015198_2

2. Miniature Bulgaria Group project assignment – Year 9
Romance Languages Secondary School
Burgas, Bulgaria

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Some finishing touches

7. 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

8. 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

9. Bogdan,Emanuela,Kaloyan and Ralitsa
The Varna dolphinarium
Cape Kaliakra
The Seven Rila Lakes
The Sofia Botanical Garden

10. Dobromir, Ana, Irena and Radina
The Shipka monument
The Botanical Garden in Balchik
The Etar
The Belogradchik Rocks

11. Interactive poster

12. Yanina, Natalia, Denis, Ivilina
Nesebar Archeological Museum
Cape Maslen
National Park Museum Shipka
The Rose Valley - Kazanlak

13. Victoria, Margarita, Stanislava and Zhivko
Bacho Kiro Cave
Krushana Falls

14. Victoria, Margarita, Stanislava and Zhivko
Kaloyan’s Fortress
The Pier of Burgas

15. Deniel, Mihaela, Stefaniya and Iva
Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo
The old town in Nesebar
The Plovdiv Open-air theatre
Botanical garden in Balchik

16. Before and after

17. Poster with questions

18. Susan, Rosen, Emanuila, Ivan, Borislava
The Sofia Zoo
The Devil’s Throat Cave
Yagodinska Cave

19. Susan, Rosen, Emanuila, Ivan, Borislava
The Rila Monastery
Exposition Center Flora in Burgas

20. 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

21. To find out more, check out the presentations

22. Made by: Nina Patterson /Project Leader/