lesson plans

HUMANITIES

 

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1.        

Ancient Greece

The aim of the lesson is to enrich the teaching of ancient Greece with a visual visit to the Pantheon. As part of the revision of basic knowledge of ancient mythology, students will create a fake Facebook profile for an ancient god or goddess.

2.        

Anne Frank

Students will have the opportunity to walk through the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis

– To deepen students’ awareness of the legacy of Anne Frank, a victim of the Holocaust

– To educate students about the historical context of World War II, the Holocaust, and the persecution of

the Jewish people

– To stimulate critical thinking and discussion of ethical and moral dilemmas

– To connect the story of Anne Frank to contemporary issues of human rights, discrimination, and social justice.

3.        

Barcelona

The aim is to get to know the most famous places in Barcelona and be able to identify them.

4.        

Buckingham

Palace and the

Royal Family

to raise students’ awareness of the importance and role of the British Royal Family, students work with authentic

materials and learn to find and process relevant information

5.        

Description

The aim of the lesson is to demonstrate the subjectivity of description. The immersive experience enabled by

virtual reality will help students engage all senses and create an artistic description.

6.        

Feelings

Students will enhance their listening, speaking, and writing skills while exploring emotions and adjectives in the

context of the VR film «Henry.» Students will practise the use of the past simple tense.

7.        

Florence Guide

The aim of the class is to enhance the teaching of Renaissance, strengthen soft skills and connect several

disciplines

8.        

Housing

The aim of this lesson is to expand vocabulary on the topic of “Housing” and become familiar with the typical

features of a Spanish apartment.

9.        

Checking into a

hotel

to teach students the necessary language and communication skills needed for successful hotel accommodation in

English-speaking countries, students learn social interaction which is important outside the hotel environment

10.  

Child labour

The lesson is focused on the topic of child labour

– Promoting critical thinking, empathy and language skills while addressing a significant global issue

11.    

In a hotel

To teach students the necessary language and communication skills needed when dealing with problems in a hotel

in English-speaking countries; students learn social interaction, which is also important outside the hotel

environment

12.    

In a restaurant

The aim of the lesson is to understand how a conversation in a restaurant can take place. Students should be able

to respond to waiter’s questions and learn basic phrases and vocabulary on the given topic.

13.    

Interesting places

on Earth

To engage students in a virtual reality lesson exploring various interesting places on Earth, enhance listening and

speaking skills, and develop presentation abilities by simulating a travel agency scenario.

14.    

Las Fallas de Valencia

The aim of the lesson is to learn about one of the most famous Spanish holidays.

15.    

Learn about

Honeybees

To introduce ESL students to the world of bees, including their importance, life cycle, and role in the ecosystem.

16.    

Madrid

The student’s goal is to get to know the most famous places in Madrid and be able to identify them.

17.    

Mental

Processes in VR

The aim of the lesson is to understand how virtual reality affects students’ spatial perception and mental states

when performing specific activities in Richie’s plank experience.

18.    

Modern art and

surrealism

The aim of the lesson is to introduce students to modern art movements using VR and thus sensory perception.

The lesson is constructed in a constructivist way, students gradually derive the character of a given modern

movement.

19.    

Oceans

To show the beauty of marine life while realizing the importance of ocean and fish protection. There is

also an example that even a smaller community can help in environmental protection and ecosystem

restoration.

– To reflect on the broader consequences of environmental issues and the responsibility of individuals and

society in addressing them.

20.    

Purchase of tickets

Aim of the lesson:

The aim of the lesson is to learn how a conversation can take place when buying and checking tickets. To be able to

respond to questions from the attendant and learn basic phrases and vocabulary on the topic.

21.    

Religion:

Islam (Kaaba,

Mecca, Medina)

See and experience the Hajj and Umrah tours, which are important religious pilgrimages for Muslims.

22.    

Religion, Judaism

To introduce students to Judaism as well as important and interesting places related to the religion in Jerusalem.

23.    

Renaissance

The aim of the lesson is to teach students to identify art direction – Renaissance, to realize its typical features, get

to know names as Da Vinci, get to know Florence and its monuments.

24.    

Report

The aim of the lesson is to obtain immediate experiences from various situations for the creation of a report.

Thanks to VR, students do not need to venture into the field; they can immediately focus on situations, record

experiences, and seek additional information. The teacher has the opportunity to assist them in the report

creation process, highlighting potential complications in writing a report.

25.    

Robben Island

Students will explore the historical and cultural significance of Robben Island through a virtual reality experience,

gaining an understanding of its role in South African history and its impact on social justice and human rights.

26.    

Shopping

The aim of the lesson is to expand vocabulary on the topic ‘Shopping’ and to learn the names of shops in the target

language. The aim is also to get to know the city centre of Malaga and to give students an idea of what Spanish

streets might look like.

27.    

The

Ancient Inca

Empire

By the end of this virtual reality (VR) lesson, students will be able to:

Describe the key features of the Ancient Inca Empire, including its geography, society, economy, and culture.

Explain the significance of Machu Picchu within the Inca Empire.

Analyze the impact of Inca engineering and architecture on modern society.

28.    

The Capital city of

the Czech Republic

The aim of the lesson is to navigate through the center of Prague and recognize significant landmarks.

29.    

The Pyramids

of Giza

By the end of this virtual reality (VR) lesson, students will be able to:

Students will explore the Pyramids of Giza in a virtual reality (VR) environment to gain a deeper understanding of

ancient Egyptian history and architecture.

Students will analyze and discuss the historical significance and architectural features of the pyramids.

Students will reflect on their virtual experience and its impact on their understanding of history.

30.    

Exploring

The Taj Mahal

By the end of this virtual reality (VR) lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of the Taj Mahal, its

historical significance, architectural features, and cultural importance.

31.    

UNESCO

Ancient city of

Petra

The aim of this lesson is to introduce students to the ancient city of Petra, located in Jordan and listed on the

UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage list.

32.    

UNESCO, Kutná

Hora

To introduce students to Kutná Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

33.    

UNESCO,

Montenegro,

Kotor

The aim of this lesson is to familiarise students with the city of Kotor, located in Montenegro and listed as a

UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site.

34.    

United Nations

Introduce students to basic information related to the United Nations.

35.    

Vatican City

 

Introduce students to Vatican City, a city-state that is an enclave within Rome, and point out important sites such

as St Peter’s Square or St Peter’s Basilica, or the figure of the Pope.

36.    

VR, sensation

perception

The goal of this class is to introduce students to the interaction between sensation, perception, and virtual reality (VR).

Students will explore how senses and perception respond to virtual stimuli and what the psychological responses are in a

virtual environment. The goal is for students to understand how VR affects their sensory perception and psychological

experience and what the practical applications of this technology can be in different contexts.

37.    

VR Therapy

The aim of this lesson is to introduce students to the concept of therapeutic treatments using Virtual Reality (VR)

and to explore how this technology can be successfully used to treat phobias, anxiety and other psychological

disorders. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the theoretical underpinnings of the field and then

experience and explore various phobias through VR.

38.    

WW2

By the end of this VR lesson, students will gain a deeper understanding of World War II, exploring key events,

locations, and the impact of the war on a global scale.

39.    

Inside Chauvet

Cave

Exploration

By the end of this VR lesson, students will experience an immersive exploration of Chauvet Cave, gaining insights

into prehistoric cave art, its significance, and the cultural context of the Paleolithic era

40.    

Regional

Geography

The aim of the lesson is to get students acquainted with the important natural monuments of the assigned areas.

41.

History –  The Colosseum

Know some examples of Engineering and Architecture of the Roman Empire. Outstanding constructions of the

Roman Empire – The Colosseum

42.

Natural Sciences –  Contamination: Plastic

Teach students what an eclipse is, when it occurs and which celestial bodies intervene.

43.

Art History – Goya

To be familiar with Goya’s work.

44.

History –   Machu Picchu

Learn the importance of Machu Picchu in the Inca culture

45.

Art History – Velázquez

To be familiar with Velázquez’s work

46.

History –  Malaga Cathedral

Discover the diverse architectural styles in the Cathedral of Malaga.

47.

Religion Cordoba Mosque

To learn about the history of the Mosque of Cordoba from the time it was first built to the present day.

48.

History The Bourbons 

To learn about the influence of the Bourbon dynasty on the history of Spain, from Philip V to the present day.

49.

History Mayans 

Students should know the characteristics of the Mayan civilisation. When and where it developed, its culture and knowledge.

 

50.

History Aztecs

Students should know the characteristics of the Aztec civilisation. When and where it developed, its culture and knowledge.

 

51.

History Ancient Egypt

Students should know the characteristics of Egyptian civilisation. When and where it developed, its culture and

knowledge.

 

52.

Ecology Rubbish

To make students aware of the amount of rubbish we generate every day and the problems this causes for the

environment. 

To make students aware of the need to change our habits in order to generate less waste.

 

53.

Art Gaudí

Know the characteristics that define Gaudí’s work and recognise them in his work.

To understand why he is one of the most renowned architects in history.

54.

Philosophy Philosophical school 

Knowing the importance of Athens as the birthplace of philosophy.

55.

Music Musical notes

To know what the 7 musical notes are, how they are represented on a staff and how long they can be.

Differentiate some of the components that appear in the scores and that define some of the aspects of its reading: clef, flats and sharps, intervals, chords, rests, measures, beats, …

 

56.

Literature Quixote 

Understand the importance of Don Quixote as a masterpiece of world literature.

Know some of the aspects that have made this work so famous: mixture of reality and fiction, social and literary satire and characters that have gone down in history.

Recognize the figure of Miguel de Cervantes as one of the geniuses of universal literature.

 

57.

Literature Calderon&Lope

Understand the importance of Calderón de la Barca and Lope de Vega in the development of theater in the Spanish language.

Know the period in which both authors lived, which was known in Spain as the Golden Age.

Know the main works of both authors.

To understand the importance of the corrales de comedia as a meeting and entertainment center for the society of the time.

 

58.

History Temple of Zeus

Know the importance of the temple of Zeus at Olympia in the religious, cultural and political life of ancient Greece.

Know the seven wonders of antiquity, one of which was the temple of Zeus at Olympia.

Relation of the temple of Zeus with the creation of the Olympic Games.

 

59

History RosettaStone

Importance of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in deciphering the hieroglyphic writing system used in ancient Egypt.

 

60

Anthropology Human evolution

To learn about the evolution of hominids from our primate ancestors to Homo sapiens.

61.

Indiens Culture and Civilization

The aim  of the lesson is to provide students with a holistic view of Indian culture and civilization, fostering a sense of curiosity, respect, and appreciation for the diversity that exists in the world.

62.

Jewish history and civilization

The aim  of the lesson is to provide students with a holistic view of Jewish culture and history, fostering a sense of curiosity, respect, and appreciation for the diversity that exists in the world.

63.

The Stone Forest of China

The aim of the geography lesson on «The Stone Forest of China» is to introduce students to the unique geological formation of the Stone Forest, located in Yunnan, China. The lesson aims to provide a basic understanding of the natural processes that led to the formation of this remarkable landscape, including the role of limestone and karst topography. Students will gain insights into the significance of the Stone Forest as a natural wonder, its ecological importance, and its impact on local communities.

64.

Japan -Culture and Civilization

The aim  of the lesson is to provide students with a holistic view of Japanese  culture and civilization, fostering a sense of curiosity, respect, and appreciation for the diversity that exists in the world.

65.

Atacama Desert

The aim of the geography lesson on the Atacama Desert is to familiarize students with the key geographical features, climate, and unique characteristics of the Atacama Desert in South America. The lesson aims to explore the extreme aridity of the desert, its geological formations, and the adaptations of flora and fauna to harsh environmental conditions. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the cultural and economic aspects of the region, including the significance of mining activities and the challenges faced by the local communities. Overall, the lesson aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the Atacama Desert’s geographical and cultural significance.

66.

Italian Language and Culture

The aim of the transdisciplinary lesson on Italian Language and Culture is to seamlessly integrate language learning with a broader exploration of Italian traditions, customs, art, literature, and societal norms. The lesson seeks to provide students with a holistic understanding of the Italian language within its cultural context, fostering both language proficiency and intercultural competence.

67.

Exploring Modern Arts

This lesson seeks to go beyond individual art forms by incorporating elements from diverse disciplines such as history, technology, and sociology. The overarching goal is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern arts, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the interconnectedness of artistic expression with broader societal and technological contexts.

68.

Exploring Greek Culture and Civilization

The aim of the lesson on Exploring Greek Culture and Civilization is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the rich cultural and historical heritage of ancient Greece. This lesson seeks to delve into various aspects of Greek civilization, including art, philosophy, literature, mythology, and societal structures. By exploring the contributions of ancient Greece to human civilization, the lesson aims to foster an appreciation for the enduring impact of Greek culture on modern societies. Additionally, students will gain insights into the historical context that shaped Greek civilization, emphasizing its influence on art, politics, and intellectual pursuits. Overall, the lesson aims to offer a holistic perspective on Greek culture, encouraging students to connect with the roots of Western civilization.

69.

Ethiopien

The aim of the geography lesson on Ethiopia is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the geographical features, cultural diversity, and key aspects of Ethiopia’s landscape. This lesson aims to explore Ethiopia’s position in Africa, its unique topography, climate, and natural resources. Additionally, it seeks to introduce students to the cultural richness of Ethiopia, including its history, traditions, and the significance of various landmarks. The lesson aims to foster an appreciation for Ethiopia’s contributions to the global community and its importance within the African continent.

70.

Coral Reef

The aim of the geography lesson on Coral Reefs is to introduce students to the unique and vital ecosystems of coral reefs. This lesson seeks to explore the geographical distribution, formation, and ecological importance of coral reefs. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the diverse marine life that inhabits coral reefs and the interdependence of species within this ecosystem. Additionally, the lesson may cover the environmental threats and conservation efforts related to coral reefs, promoting awareness of the importance of preserving these ecosystems for global biodiversity and the well-being of marine environments.

71.

A Historical Exploration of Vietnam

The aim of the history lesson on Vietnam is to provide students with a brief historical overview of Vietnam, covering key events, cultural aspects, and the country’s historical significance in Southeast Asia.

72.

Exploring the Swedish History

The aim of the history lesson on Exploring Swedish History is to provide students with a concise overview of Sweden’s historical development, including key events, cultural milestones, and the country’s role in shaping European history.

73.

Exploring Jordan-Art and History

The aim of the lesson on Exploring Jordan – Art and History is to offer students a concise exploration of Jordan’s cultural and historical heritage, focusing on the intersection of art and history. This lesson aims to highlight key artistic expressions, historical landmarks, and cultural influences that have shaped Jordan’s identity and contributed to its rich tapestry.

74.

Acropolist-Art and History

The aim of the lesson on Acropolis – Art and History is to provide students with a brief exploration of the Acropolis, emphasizing its significance in art and history. The lesson aims to cover key architectural features, historical context, and the cultural importance of the Acropolis in Greek civilization.

75.

Second World War- Pearl Harbour

The aim of the lesson on the Second World War – Pearl Harbor is to offer students a concise exploration of the historical events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. This lesson aims to cover the context, impact, and significance of the attack within the broader context of World War II, highlighting its role as a pivotal moment in history.

76.

Atomic Bombingo f Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War

The aim of the lesson is to provide students with a focused exploration of the historical events surrounding the use of atomic bombs. This lesson aims to cover the context, consequences, and ethical considerations of the bombings, emphasizing their impact on the course of World War II and the subsequent global implications.

77.

Civil War in USA

The aim of the lesson on the Civil War in the USA is to provide students with a concise exploration of the historical events, causes, and consequences of the American Civil War. This lesson aims to cover key factors leading to the conflict, major battles, and the impact of the Civil War on the nation’s history, society, and future developments.

78.

Exploring the Literature Theme «Find Yourself On The Shores of Dunkirk Fighting to Survive»

The aim of the literature lesson on «Find Yourself On The Shores of Dunkirk Fighting to Survive» is to explore the thematic elements, characters, and narrative intricacies within the selected literature. This lesson aims to delve into the literary work’s portrayal of human resilience, survival, and the emotional impact of war, encouraging students to analyze and interpret the author’s narrative choices. Additionally, it seeks to prompt discussions on the broader themes and historical context embedded in the literature.

79.

The Birth of Christianity: A Historical and Religious Perspective

The aim of the lesson on «The Birth of Christianity: A Historical and Religious Perspective» is to provide students with a comprehensive exploration of the historical and religious factors that contributed to the emergence of Christianity. This lesson aims to cover key events, figures, and theological developments, offering students insights into the origins of Christianity and its impact on both history and religious thought.

80.

Exploring Politics and Social Life of the Roman Empire in Virtual Reality

The aim of the lesson is to immerse students in a virtual exploration of the political and social aspects of the Roman Empire. This lesson aims to leverage virtual reality technology to provide students with an interactive and engaging experience, allowing them to virtually step into the political structures, daily life, and cultural milieu of ancient Rome. The goal is to enhance their understanding of the Roman Empire by offering a unique, experiential perspective on its political and social dynamics.