LEARN ABOUT ROCKS

It is not easy to identified rocks because there are so many kids of them. But here you have an interactive game where you can test a variety of rocks in terms of their properties.

 

You will work with 4 characteristics which are used to help identify rocks. You have to click the arrows to choose a rock. Then you have to put it into the tester and click the four levels to test the rock and see:

1.- if it wear well (if it is not easily damage)

2.- if it is permeable (if water penetrates into its pores)

3.- if it splits (if it breaks easily)

4.- if it floats (if it doesn´t sink to the bottom of the jar)

You can also click on the magnifying glass to find out more about the rocks and click the speaker to hear the words read aloud.

PLAY

EXERCISES:
1.- Place each rock into the tester and click each levers.
2.- Which rocks wear well?
3.- Which rocks are permeable?
4.- Which rocks splits?
5.- Which rocks floats?
6.- Chose your favourite rock and write what is it commonly used for.

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Heraldry:

Symbol of monarchy

Hi everybody!

Heraldry concerns itself with the study, design, regulation and use of armorial bearings, commonly known as "coats of arms". A coat of arms is a form of personal identification of which the central element is a shield. Its roots are in the Middle Ages. The evidence strongly suggests that heraldry began in the early 12th century, because of the development at that time of helmets that covered the face of the warrior or knight.

At the end of the Middle Ages, a lot of important and nobles families had their coat of arms to distinguish themselves from each other, like logos or trademarks. Even nowadays, still there are families that maintain their coat of arms.

If you want to know your coat of arms from your surname, you only have to visit this webpage!

As you know, at the end of the Middle Ages and the beggining of Modern Age (XVth century), the most important person was the king, obviously. And the king had a coat of arms too. In fact,  the most important all over the kingdom. 

At this time in Europe, the coat of arms of the kings were formed with the representation or symbols of each territory that they ruled. Let's see the coat of arms of the Catholic Kings, for example:

They added other symbols:

1. The Eagle of Saint John.
2. The text "tanto monta" from the motto: "Tanto monta, monta tanto, Isabel como Fernando".
3. The yoke and the arrows, symbols of the kings. 

Since then, the coat of arms of the kings became the representation of the Spanish Monarchy  all over the world. The rest of the Spanish kings formed their heraldry adding the representation of all the new territories that they conquered or they received on inheritance.

Activities:

1. Study this differents coat of arms. You have to investigate on the Net:

• Which spanish king belongs to each one? what years ruled each king?

You will find information here, here and here

2. See this photograph. Is from Fuente del Pilar, in Montoro. Above you can see a coat of arms. Are you capable to find out which spanish king belongs to?

Perfect Squares Cannot End In Some Digits; Why?

Hi to everyone.

I am glad to announce that I am going to put an A++ mark on your end-course Maths qualification if you find an integer verifying to be a perfect square ending in "7".

If not... ...I will have enough if it finishes in "8" instead of "7"!

Still no luck? well, perhaps you should try with "2" or "3"!.

By the way... ...Why am I so sure that none of you are going to be able to find perfect squares ending with 2, 3, 7 or 8?

 (Of course, it's impossible, if you don't believe me, just keep on searching... ...and get bored!  ;D)

If someone explains it fine...  ...I will consider for a good mark. (This time is no joke).
Send me an e-mail before posting anything. If someone posts a right answer directly, following ones won't have the opportunity to do the same.

Good luck and think a bit.

RAFA.

What sports do British play?

Sport is a huge part of life in the UK. It is so easy to get involved, whether through watching and supporting a sport, or playing it. Every week thousands of people across Britain participate in a variety of sports, playing at all levels or supporting their local team.

In fact, many of the world's most popular sports began in Britain: cricket, golf, football, rugby, tennis... Cricket is often considered the English national game although football and rugby are possibly the sports that British play the most. But how much do you really know about them?

Here you can learn more about different British sports. Read and write the name of the sport:
1.  Several countries play a tournament called the Six Nations.
2.  People eat strawberries and cream while they're watching it.
3.  The most important female team sport.
4.  It has an Indian origin.
5.  You have to row fast to win
6.  They use dogs to practise it.
7.  The most important event is the F A Cup Final
8.  This game is scored according to the number of runs.
9.  You can see the Queen watching this sport.
10.You need a horse to practise these sports.


Then you can practise playing rugby or cricket.

ENERGY RESOURCES

Most of the ENERGY around us originates from the SUN. The Sun´s energy reaches Earth and is converted into many forms which we then use to supply our energy demands.

Many things around us require energy in order to function. TV set and stereo, microwave oven and electric kettle, computer and refrigerator - all of them need energy to work. Besides, energy is also necessary to make a car run, to keep the house warm or to heat water for showers.

Energy is produced or generated from natural resources, which are usually called energy sources. The examples of energy sources are gas, oil, water, sun and wind. However, not all energy sources are created equal. Some of them can be dangerous for the environment we live in.

That is why people decided to find other sources of energy, which would not harm the air and the amount of which would never end. Such types of energy sources are called alternative. All of these sources give us “clean” energy, because it is safe for people and for the environment we live in.

Read about alternative energy sources HERE.

EXERCISES:
1.- Write the names of all the types of alternative energy.
2.- Write something that surprised you.
3.- Choose one type of energy and write a short summary about its uses, pros and cos.
4.- Now you can test your knowledge about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources with this GAME. What was your score?

LES BÊTISES

Voici un jolie chanson d´une jeune fille appelée Lilly.Écoutez-la et faites l´activité.Cliquez ici pour le faire