[Sca-cooks] re: Spanish Lessons

[wildecelery at aol.com]

I am currently teaching Spanish in a Junior High in the Chicagoland 
area.  I
would like to do a couple of lessons on Medieval Spain.  Culminating in 
a
day where I wear garb (Spanish surcoat, etc.) and talk about stuff 
SCAdian
(sortof).

Does anyone have any good suggestions for things I can talk about for 
three
40 minute periods, so the kids get an idea about what Medieval spain 
was
like?  I've go so many ideas about so many things that I'm having 
problems
focusing on three main "big idea" subjects.  Remember, I'm teaching 
6th, 7th
and 8th grade, so these need to be basic.

I would appreciate any help and suggestions you can give me.

Thanks

Geertruyt Robertsdochter.... a dutch persona trying to teach spanish to
apathetic 12 year olds.....



1. Architecture, with a focus on the muslim influence in Southern Spain.

2. Dance, with a focus on the difference between the Celtic-influenced 
jota and the Middle-Eastern influenced flamenco (Which also has some 
celtic-like elements)

3. Food- regional  variations

4. The various ancient provinces and what they're known for

-Ardenia

Highland Scot persona currently teach High School French and Spanish to 
sometimes apathetic students
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