Social Studies

• Create a time line for an event

• Write a biography of a historical character

• Perform a skit of an historical event

• Create a model of a mission

• Create a slide show (using Internet graphics)

• Design a travel brochure for a state

• Draw an annotated map of an area

• Report on a country

• Debate a social issue

• Mind-map an idea or event

• Write an anthem for a country

• Design a new flag for a state

• Record an interview with a historical figure

• Create a video, re-creating an event

• Re-create a famous court case

• Perform the dance of a culture

Ø Can you add anything else?

Practical lesson #9

Edward de Bono’s SIX THINKING HATS

1. Complete the mind map according to the text:

· The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts".

· The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.

· The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.

· The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.

· The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions.

· The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats guidelines are observed.

2. Write association to the following words:

Information: __________________________________________________________________

Creativity: __________________________________________________________________

Emotions: __________________________________________________________________

Negative: __________________________________________________________________

Positive: __________________________________________________________________

Facts: __________________________________________________________________

Manage: __________________________________________________________________

Howard Gardner’s MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

Pre-reading task: Look at the picture and say:

· How do we call this theory? ____________________________________

· Who is the author of this theory? __________________________________

Reading task: Complete the missing words in the text: Visual–spatial, Verbal–linguistic, Intrapersonal, Logical–mathematical, Bodily–kinesthetic, Naturalistic, Musical–rhythmic, Interpersonal