Discover Wales: Unveiling the Land of Dragons

Discover Wales: Unveiling the Land of Dragons

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a deeper understanding of Wales, its culture, history, and landmarks.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what they will gain by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about Wales?

Introduction to Wales

Wales is a country located in the southwest part of Great Britain. It has its own distinct culture, language, and traditions.

Provide a brief overview of Wales and its unique characteristics.

Welsh Language

The Welsh language, known as Cymraeg, is spoken by a significant number of people in Wales. It has a rich literary history.

Highlight the importance and uniqueness of the Welsh language.

Landmarks of Wales

Wales boasts stunning landmarks such as Snowdonia National Park, Brecon Beacons, Mount Snowdon, and the famous Cardiff Castle.

Show images of the mentioned landmarks and encourage students to take note of their significance.

Welsh Festivals

Wales celebrates various festivals like Eisteddfod, where music, poetry, and art take center stage, and St. David's Day, honoring the patron saint of Wales.

Discuss the significance and traditions associated with Welsh festivals.

Welsh Cuisine

Traditional Welsh dishes include cawl (a hearty soup), Welsh rarebit (cheese on toast), and bara brith (a fruit loaf).

Introduce some typical Welsh dishes and ask students if they have tried any of them before.

Welsh History

Wales has a rich history, including the era of Welsh princes, the Industrial Revolution, and struggles for self-governance.

Provide a brief overview of key historical events in Wales and emphasize their significance.

Famous Welsh People

Wales is the birthplace of notable individuals like Dylan Thomas (poet), Tom Jones (singer), and Roald Dahl (author).

Highlight the achievements and contributions of famous Welsh individuals across different fields.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.