Paris: City of Light (Grades K-5) (Spanish)
París: Ciudad de la Luz
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Learning Resources with this Video*
Quiz
If I Went To Paris
Draw A Scene – Paris: City Of Light
Country Report – France
My Own Stained Glass Window
Universal Resources
National Standards
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Classroom Ideas
Paris: City Of Light
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, 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
Champ-de-Mars
Hôtel Des Invalides
Asamblea Nacional
Musée D’Orsay
Jardines de Luxemburgo
Conciergerie
Barrio Latino
El Panteón
Mezquita de Paris
Catedral de Notre Dame
Centro Pompidou
Museo del Louvre
Jardines de las Tullerías
Place Vendôme
Ópera de París
Plaza de la Concordia
Grand Palais/Petit Palais
Champs Élysées
El Arco del Triunfo
Montmartre
El Palacio de Versalles
Famosos puentes sobre el Sena
Celebraciones
Vida cotidiana y estilo de vida parisinos