TRIP TO ARQUEPINTO- 1º ESO

This past November, the bilingual and program students of 1º ESO were able to go on a field trip to Arqueopinto. During this excursion, the students were able to learn and see for themselves what an archaeological excavation looks like, as well as a receive a full explanation of the evolution of man from Australopithecus to Homo Sapiens; seeing their physical and cultural characteristics. It was very interesting to see a recreation of what they looked like, tools they used, how they hunted, and how they finally discovered fire.

They day after the trip, the same archaeologist who presented to us the day before came to Calatalifa to explain Paleolithic and Neolithic paintings. The students were able to see how the cavemen created paint from their surroundings, in the colours of red, yellow, and black. Once he explained what symbols cavemen used to tell their stories, he handed each student a brick tablet so they could then paint using the same symbols that were used in Prehistoric times.

The field trip and painting class were two great activities that reinforced what the students have been learning in class in a more real and dynamic way, plus, to have fun while doing so.

MURALS (RENAISSANCE-BOROQUE)- 3º ESO

The bilingual students of 3º ESO have created amazing murals about Renaissance and Baroque authors for their History class. They were divided into pairs and assigned a specific author and with little help from their professor, they had to research the author’s biography, characteristics, and their most famous works. In addition to completing the assignment’s curriculum, these type of projects allow the students to hone their group-work and interpersonal skills; because guiding students, but encouraging them to open up their minds and let their creativity show, one will see the abilities the students have and how they’re able to produce incredible work and showcase their talent.