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

...know how te create a poster and presentation about one of the Commonwealth countries.

Assignments

1. Watch a video about the Commonwealth + take notes

2. Commonwealth Countries assignment

3. Creating poster and a short presentation 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!