The Commonwealth

• Engels
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 1
• Leerroute 2
• Leerroute 3
• Leerroute 4

The Commonwealth

Goals this lesson

At the end of this lesson you... 

...have watched a video and read a text about the Commonwealth.

... can explain what the Commonwealth is.
... know the difference between England, GB and the UK

...have created an informational flyer or video about one of the Commonwealth countries.

Assignments

1. Watching a video about the Commonwealth + taking notes

2. Commonwealth Countries assignment

3. Creating a flyer or promotional video for one of the Commonwealth countries that makes people want to travel there

00:49

The UK is made up of these 4 countries?

01:27

Great Britain is made up of these countries...

02:30

How much of the world was under British rule during the British empire?

1. 20%
2. 25%
3. 40%
4. 14%

03:57

Why is Queen Elizabeth 2 printed on the Canadian dollar?

04:47

The British overseas terrotories are a direct result of...

1. the British Empire
2. Trade
3. War
4. Colonialism

Reading about the Commonwealth - Handout

Countries of the Commonwealth - Handout

Hand-out

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2

3

4

5

6

Northern Ireland

Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Scotland

Wales

England

Final Assignment 

You are going to create a promotional  flyer or a Powtoon about one of the Commonwealth countries.

Step 1: Pick a country

Step 2: Look up information and pictures

Step 3: Write about cultural sites, history, architecture, food, activities, sports, a night out, museums etc. 
--> Make sure you are very enthusiastic!