Highlights of Paris (Grades 6-9) (Spanish)
París
Lo más destacado de París
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París está considerada desde hace mucho tiempo como una de las ciudades más importantes del mundo desde el punto de vista histórico, y también está repleta de imágenes icónicas. Explora los inolvidables edificios que tardaron siglos en construirse, como Notre Dame, la Torre Eiffel y el Arco del Triunfo. Los alumnos comprenderán las razones por las que la importancia de París es tan intemporal.
Duración del video: 19:38 minutos.
Learning Resources with this Video*
Quiz
Paris Creative Writing Prompt Worksheet
Paris Landmarks – Notes Organizer
If I Went To Paris
Let’s Learn French!
Become the Thinker – Writing Activity
Bastille Day
Draw A Scene – Highlights of Paris
Country Report – France
Universal Resources
National Standards
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Classroom Ideas
Highlights of Paris
Mapping
Have students print out a map of Paris and identify where the sites in the video are located.
Build the Eiffel Tower
Use various craft materials to build a model of the Eiffel Tower. Discuss how a model is a smaller version of a large structure.
Become "The Thinker"
Ask students to pretend that they are “The Thinker” in the famous statue. Prompt students to write about what he is possibly thinking about.
Labeling
Label items in the classroom in French.
Independence Day around the World
Compare/contrast celebrations such as Bastille Day (France) and National Revolution Day (Cuba). Explore the similarities and differences between Independence Day traditions in America and other celebrations around the world.
Music
Listen to music from France.
Country Report
Have students write a report about France including: landmarks, population, how it is similar to the United States, history (how it came to be), type of government, economy, famous sites, architecture, interesting facts, languages spoken, food, etc.
If I Went to Paris...
Students create a list/powerpoint of their top five notable sites that they would like to visit and explain why.
Explore the French Language
Create a T-chart with English words in one column, and French words in the other column. Compare/contrast words that are similar (bleu/blue) and words that are different (pomme/apple).
Greetings Around the World
Explore different ways to greet people across various cultures (Bonjour in France, bowing in Japan, saying Hola in Cuba, etc.).
International Landmark Geometry
Identify geometric shapes found in the famous structures such as the Louvre Pyramid in France and the Tower of Westminster in London. Create structures using various geometric shapes (toothpick tower, etc.)
French Cuisine
Explore signature foods from France.
Create a recipe for a dish seen in the video from the country/city (uses fractions, measurements, + directions).
Stained Glass Art
Create stained glass art inspired by the windows from the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Art History
Recreate famous pieces of art from France, e.g. the Mona Lisa.
Local Festivals
Have students research French festivals at the local, state, and national levels.
Creative Writing
Write a story with Paris as the setting. The main character could be from another country (compare and contrast characters).
Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos
Here are dozens and dozens of ideas that you can use in your classroom along with our videos!
Temas Abarcados
Ubicación y datos sobre París
Torre Eiffel
Trocadero
Campo de Marte
Hotel Des Invalides
Museo de Orsay
Jardines de Luxemburgo
Conciergerie
Barrio Latino
El Panteón
Catedral de Notre Dame
Centro Pompidou
Museo del Louvre
Jardines de las Tullerías
Ópera Garnier
Plaza de la Concordia
Grand Palais/Petit Palais
Campos Elíseos
Arco del Triunfo
Montmartre
Palacio de Versalles
Puentes famosos sobre el Sena
Celebraciones
Videos in this Series
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Paris: La Ville Lumiere (French)
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