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World War I and Art

November 12, 2019

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Artist- CRW Nevinson.
1917. Paths of Glory.
Part of the Imperial War Museum collection.

During World War I something special happend at Christmas
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Do you know your French kings?

What can notice about King Louis XIV of France from his famous portrait? How are modern leaders like and unlike King Louis XIV? What was life like for the ordinary person? If you want to learn more... Mini Bio A longer documentary section of his nobles dressing him starts at 27:10. Part 1 See his Palace at Versailles today- Versailles The tv series trailer Click here Answer the worksheets questions using the textbook p. 62 to 64.

Physical Features of Canada

This week we are going to learn about the physical regions in Canada. You will complete a Canada Physical Map and booklet. A famous set of videos were created caleed "Hinterland Who's Who". To go to the website The new website introduces you to the ecosystems in Canada and some of the animals in those ecosystems. Peatlands - click here Grasslands - click here Rainforest - click here Wetlands - click here Boreal Forest - Click here Arctic Tundra - Click here The definition for Boreal Forest and to learn more about the forest go here.

War Horse

To complete our glimpse into World War I, Block 2.1 and 2.2 will watch War Horse (before we return back to Chapter 2). War Horse was a film released in 2011 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. After "Joey" is sold for a second time to the British Calvary, Albert enlists in the British forces and is sent to the the front lines. Will he ever see his precious horse again? Here are some questions to guide your film watching. According to the movie, how were horses used during World War I? What other animals do you think were used and how? How does the portrayal of the trenches compare or contrast with your prior knowledge? (What is similar or different). In your opinion, does this movie properly depict the various aspects of World War I? Why or why not? How does this war affect those who are not soldiers? Why did the storytellers choose to show Joey being cared for by people of various nationalities (English soldiers, German soldiers, occupied French)? BLO

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