LessonUp British culture_full version_2022

• English
• Hoger onderwijs
• Secundair onderwijs

A bit of British culture :)

-What is cricket?

-What types of beer are there?

-What is the Union Jack composed of?

-Examples of British gastronomy?

-Likes and dislikes of the British.

-Knowing some of the main British stereotypes.

Do you know cricket?

Yes

No

What do you know about cricket?

Stout

Ale

Lager

Which flag does not belong within the Union Jack?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

What typical British dishes do you know?

What do the British hate?

1. Queuing up
2. Being embarrassed
3. Traditions
4. Sarcasm

British stereotypes

British Culture

After this lesson the pupils are able to 

• Sum up the four nations
• Tell who Winston Churchill is
• Know the difference between the English and the Scottish emblem

What do you associate with British culture?

What do you think the four nations are?

1. America, Australia, England, Wales
2. England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales
3. Great Britain, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
4. Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales , Australia

The Four Nations

=

The United Kingdom

Who is this person?

Which animal is associated with him?

A dragon

A lion

A bulldog

A bunny

A pig

Why a bulldog?

Lion passant gardant

Lion rampant

Resembles a walking lion

Deathless courage

Resolution and prudence

The scottish emblem

Standing on its hind legs

English emblem

The royal coat of Arms features 2 mottos:

Do you know the translation?

"Dieu et mon droit"

1. God and my law
2. God and my right
3. This and my law
4. This and my right

Honi soit qui mal y pense

1. Embarrased be he who thinks ill of it
2. Shamed be he who thinks bad of it
3. Embarrassed be he who thinks bad of it
4. Shamed be he who thinks ill of it

British nationalism is represented by the personification of what?
HINT: It is named after a province founded by the romans.

Who is the patron saint of England?

1. Saint Patrick
2. Saint George
3. Saint Andrew
4. Saint David

Wat is the name of the national flower of England?

1. Union Rose
2. Tudor Rose
3. Daffodil
4. Daisy

Everything you need to know about Wales!

What do you already know about Wales?

Which one is the national flower of Wales?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Wales: National Flower

• Leek or daffodil
• Leek = one of national eblems of Wales -> worn with daffodil known as "Peter's Leek"
• Used for the cap of the badge of the Welsh Guards

What do you think is the motto of Wales?

Wales: motto & anthem

"Cymru am byth" = "Wales Forever" -> Motto

"Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" = "Land of my Fathers" -> Anthem

Badge of Wales

What do you think the badge of Wales stands for?

The badge of Wales

Approved -> May 2008

Combination: The St. Edward's Crown, wreath with the plant emblems of the four countries of the UK, surrounded by a shield

Based on arms borne By Llywelyn the Great

Do you want to learn Welsh?

Yes

No

At the end of the lesson will be a quiz.

The United Kingdom

England

Ireland

Wales

Scotland

the national flag is known as Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire

 to demonstrate loyalty and Scottish nationality  

Thistle= Scottish national flower

Adopted as the Emblem of Scotland during the reign of Alexander III

What monster supposedly lives in the big lake in Scotland?

1. Loch ness
2. Devil whale
3. the megalodon
4. The kraken

What do you know about the Loch Ness monster?

Flower of Scotland

Explain in your own words what the motto means.

The flag of Scotland is mostly blue.

1. True
2. False

How do you describe a thistle the best?

Some pictures of the Loch Ness monster are false. Is this true or false?

1. True
2. False

What is the title of the national Scottish anthem?

Northern Ireland

Lesson goals

After this LessonUp, you will be able to:

1. Distinguish the national flag of Northern Ireland
   
2. Name the national flower of Northern Ireland
   
3. Name and recognise the Saint of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland

What is the national anthem of Northern Ireland?

1. Amhrán na bhFiann
2. Londonderry air
3. Dublinerry air
4. Belfasterry air

Find the odd one and explain why:

Why is it the odd one?

01:00

The daffodil is the national flower of...?

Draw the national flower of Northern Ireland.

What is the name of the national flower of Northern Ireland?

01:54

Which Saint are they celebrating here?

Would you want to celebrate St. Patrick's day like in Ireland?

Yes

No

01:00

Which flower is being mentioned in the national anthem of Northern Ireland?

What we will learn in this lesson

How to become a citizen of the UK?

You will be able to:

• give the core elements that make up British parliament
• give the 3 most important tasks of parliament
• name the most famous members of the Royal Family
• form an opinion whether the British Monarchy is still necessary Today

Who plays a part in British Parliament?

1. House of Commons, House of Rares, House of Monarch
2. House of Lords, House of Commons, Monarchy
3. House of Lords, House of Commons, House of Ladies
4. None of them are correct

What is the job of the 2 houses in Parliament?

What is the function of the Monarchy in Parliament?

The Monarchy

• First born inherits the throne
  
• Approval by Accession council 
• 2011: No prejudices against females
• First 6 in line: sovereign's approval before marriage
• Roman Catholics cannot inherit the throne
• Treason: life imprisonment

Prince Harry

Prince William

King Charles

Princess Kate

Princess Meghan

Queen Camilla

Queen Elizabeth

Princess Diana

www.royal.uk

A) Give at least 3 tasks that the Monarchy takes up.
B) Give a recent event of each of these tasks.

Read the article "The 21 biggest scandals of the British royal family" on the next slide.

Choose one of the 21 scandals and answer the following questions (on the next slide).

A) Which member(s) of the Royal Family was/were involved?

B) What is their relation to King Charles?

C) What was the scandal about (short)?

D) What was the outcome?

www.insider.com

A) Which member(s) of the Royal Family was/were involved?
B) What is their relation to King Charles?
C) What was the scandal about (short)?
D) What was the outcome?

crisesobservatory.es

Based on the previous article and the things you just read, are you pro or against the British Monarchy?

Give 2 reasons why you chose PRO or AGAINST

If you were to be a British immigrant, do you think these tests are useful to help you integrate easier?

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Why do you think these tests are useful or not?

What are your thoughts
on this lesson?