Generalitat de Catalunya
Departament d’Educació
IES Torre Roja . Viladecans
Departament de Llengües Estrangeres
ROME COMES TO VILADECANS-(BARCELONA)
COMENIUS 25 MARCH- 3 APRIL
Wednesday 25 March
Italian students arrive at Barcelona Airport: 11:05 ( click air XG 3137)
- Coach will pick them up at 11:30 approximately. ( Terminal B)
- Arrival at IES Torre Roja at 12:30. Students will leave the suitcases in aula 1 ( locked)
- Spanish students will meet their italian students at 13:30
- 14:00- 15:30 Spanish and Italian students will gather around a “paella popular” with Spanish teachers.
- 15:30 Families will start coming to get the students home.
- Free afternoon with the family.
Thursday 26 March
8:00 Welcome Speech.Tour of the School. Rules at our school.Video about Barcelona. Spanish students explain ROUTE 1.
- 10:00 Welcome party with snacks prepared by students.
- 10:30. Italian students leave to visit ROUTE 1: Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça Catalunya- Ramblas- Barri Gòtic- Cathedral Plaça Sant Jaume, Plaça del Rei, Sta Mª del Mar.
- Spanish students will meet italians at Viladecans railway station a17:30.
Friday 27 March
- 8:00 computer activities. Italian students do webquest 1 after visiting route1. Open a blog to upload photos of their first day .
- 8:30 Spanish students will explain ROUTE 2: GAUDÍ
- 9:15 Italian students leave to visit LA PEDRERA (non guided visit at 10:30).
- 13:00 Visit La Sagrada Familia.(reservation to be confirmed, 14:30)
Spanish students will meet Italian students at 17:30.
- 20:30-23:00. Party at CAN BATLLORI YOUTH HOSTEL. Spanish families will bring typical food.
Saturday, 28 March
9:00 Day visit to Montserrat. Spanish and Italian students by coach. 13:00 listen to Virulai(choir) at the Basilica( beautiful voices)
15:30. Return to Viladecans.
Free afternoon with the family.
Sunday 29th March
Visit to Sitges. Families welcome.
14:00 End of the activities. Students return home by train or with their families.
Monday 30 March
- 8:00 - webquest about Route 2 and Montserrat.
- 9:00 Spanish students will explain something about Parc Güell and Gaudi’s biography.
- 10:00 Italian students leave to visit Parc Güell.
- 16:30 Spanish and Italians gather to play a … match? (baseball)
- 18:30 The Major of Viladecans is meeting us…
Tuesday 31 March
8:00 - webquest about ROUTE 3 BARCELONA 92. Spanish students will explain something about the Olympic City.
9:00 -
10:00 Italian students visit The Olympic city.
Plaça Espanya- Montjuïc Park and Olympic facilities- Fundació Miró, Aquarium ( reserved13:15)
17:50 Spanish students will meet Italians at the railway station.
Wednesday 1 April
8:00 - webquest about ROMANESQUE AND GOTHIC ART. Spanish students will explain .
10:30 Students leave to visit MNAC ( guided tour at 12:00)
13:00 Poble Espanyol.
17:00 Spanish will meet Italian students at high school.
Dijous 2 Abril
9:00 Day excursion to Canal Olímpic ( train+ walk)
- Canoeing
- Shot on target
- Roller Skating
- Lying in the sun
15:00 Return to Viladecans, at the high school.
Farewell party. Tapas night .
Divendres 3 Abril
8:00 meeting at a school with luggage .
Final shopping morning in Barcelona
Meeting at school at 15:00. Leaving at 15:15
Flight no.XG3138 at 18.00.25 but check in is at 16.25.
COMENIUS BILATERAL EXCHANGE
BETWEEN
LICEO SC. ST. ARISTOTELE - ROMA - ITALY
AND
I.E.S. TORRE ROJA - VILADECANS- SPAIN
School year 2008-2009
WEB QUEST
ON ITALY AND ROME
FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
‘This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.’
WEB QUEST ON ITALY AND ROME
MISSION 1: ITALY IN GENERAL
- 1. What form of government is there in Italy?
The policy of Italy bases on a republican system parlamentarist with representative democracy.
2. Draw and colour the Italian flag.
3. List the names of five cities in Italy
Rome, Venice, Florence, Turin and Milan.
4. Here is a map of Italy: How many regions is Italy divided into?
Italy is divided in 20 administrative regions divided in provinces and these in turn in municipalities or communes. Of twenty regions, five (Aosta’s Valley, Friuli-Venice Julia, Sicily, Sardinia and Trentino-high place Adigio) have a special status in reason of his geographical, cultural or social nature. Other they surrender to a common statute of administration.
5. In which regions are the cities you listed in q. 3?
The region of Rome is “Latium Region”.
The region of Venice is the same name: “Veneto Region”
Of Florence: Tuscany.
The region of Turin is Piemonte.
And finally, the region of Milan is Lombardy.
6. Now let’s consider Italy’s physical map:
What mountain chain closes Italy at the north?
- The Alps.
What mountain chain spreads from north to south?
7. What seas surround it?
Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea.
8. What countries have a boundary in common with Italy?
France, Switzeland, Austria and Slovenia.
9. Which is …..
the longest river? The Po is Italy’s longest river.
The highest mountain? Mont Blane (monte bianco) is on the bourder of france and italy, controversy over which it is really in. The whole northen bourder is above 2000 metres.
the biggest island? Sicily and Sardinia
the largest lake? Lake Garda
MISSION 2: FACTS ABOUT ROME
1. The story of Rome starts from a she-wolf and two twins:
Who were they?
Romulus and Remus.
2. According to the legends, who was Rome founded by?
Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of the priestess Rhea Silvia.
3. When was it founded? Day, month, year!!!
Romulus (c. 771 BC-c. 717 BC) and Remus (c. 771 BC-c. 753 BC).
4. On how many hills was it founded?
Romulus had stood on one hill and Remus another, and a circle of birds flew over Romulus, signifying that he should be king.
5. Now about the modern city: which river flows through Rome?
Tiber.
6. What is the name of the island in the middle of the river?
Insula Inter-Duos-Pontes which means “the island between the two bridges”
7.
How large is the population of Rome?
Rome has a population of 2.656.000.
8. Is it the biggest city in Italy?
No. Is Milan.
9. Rome is the only city in the world which contains …. a whole nation!
a. What is the name of this nation?
Vaticano.
- b. How many square kms does it cover?
0,439 km²
- c. Who is the Head of State?
The Papa.
d. draw and colour this state’s flag:
10. EUR is a modern area in Rome. What does its name mean?
E.U.R., the acronym of Esposizione Universale Roma.
11. When was it started to be built? What prevented it from being finished?
It was started in 1935 by Benito Mussolini and planned to open in 1942.
12. Football is the most popular sport in Italy:
a. list the name of five Italian foot ball teams
Milan, Juventus, S.S Lazio, La Roma, Inter Milan.
b. can you connect them to a specific city?
Milan with the city of Milan, Juventus the city of Turin, Lazio of Rome, La Roma of Rome and Inter Milan of the city of Milan.
13. In Rome there are two football teams: what are they? write their names next to their flags:
a. Name of the football club
La Roma.
b. Name of the football club:
S.S Lazio
14. How many World Championships have been won by the Italian National football team?
4.
MISSION 3 THE MAIN ARCHEOLOGICAL AREA
1. Fill in the Coliseum Identity card:
| Nick name |
Coliseum |
| Official Name |
the Flavian Amphitheatre |
| Year of construction |
between 70 and 72 AD- completed in 80 AD (Titus) |
| Emperor |
Vespasian, Titus |
| Form |
hypogeum(underground),floor covered by sand… |
| Number of floors |
7 |
| Length and width |
The arena itself was 83 meters by 48 meters. |
Gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
3. Why is there a cross in the middle of the arena?
Because it’s still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit “Way of the Cross” procession to the amphitheatre.
4. Are there similar buildings in your country?
Yes. There are some amazing buildings in our country. Very different of this, but also very incredible.
5. What was the social function of the Roman Forum?
It was the trade center, political and religious center of the city of Rome because it expanded to include temples, a Senate and the courts.
6. Who was this man, killed by his followers and friends in the Roman Forum?
Julio César.
7. When were the Trajan markets built?
It was built in AD 100-110.
8. What was their use?
The functions of Trajan’s Markets were two: commercial and administrative: people met there to buy, to trade and to make political alliances .
What victory does the Trajan column celebrate?
Trajan’s victory in the Dacian Wars.
MISSION 4 FROM CIRCO MASSIMO TO APPIA ANTICA
1. Circo Massimo’s measures: length: 621 m (2,037 ft) width: 118 m (387 ft).
2. What kind of races were held in Circo Massimo?
chariot races.
3. Caracalla Baths: what activities could a Roman citizen make there? Choose among the following:
read, have a massage, listen to music, have a hot bath, go to the gym, meet friends, have his beard and hair cut, make business, speak about politics.
4. How many pools were there in the Roman baths? what differences were there among them?
2; Darium and Caldarium.
•5. Appia was called Regina Viarum, “the queen of roads”: where did it lead to?
6. Who built the Catacombs? For what purpose?
The catacombs are underground burial places built from the second century by Christians to bury their dead. Initially the catacombs were used exclusively for funerals and the worship of martyrs buried there.
. Calixtus Catacombs
on Appia Antica
7. Look at this picture: what do you think was the function of all those niches?
Where bodies were placed, wrapped in linen shrouds with some lime to aid decomposition, then sealed with carved marble slabs (for those who could afford it) or brick.
8. Who was the Roman Emperor who built Caste S. Angelo as his tomb?
Hadrian emperor.
9. What other important landmark outside Rome did he build?
He also built the Pons Aelius, (now Ponte Elio or Ponte S. Angelo).
MISSION 5: BAROQUE SPLENDOUR
•1. In which century was there the dominance of the baroque style in art? Choose:
XIV century XV century XVI century XVII century
2. Who were the most important Baroque architects and artists in Rome?
Gianlorenzo Bernini and San Peter.
•3. Complete this factifle about S. Peter’s dome:
| Diameter at the basis |
Around 420 metres |
| Height |
136 meters above floor level |
| Number of steps to get to the top |
of 40 metres |
| Architect |
Bramante |
| Year of completion |
November 18, 1626 |
4. Rome is full of beautiful baroque fountains: what scene does Fontana di Trevi represent?
It represents the sea
•5. What is the name of the fountain in the centre of Piazza di Spagna?
Barcaccia Fountain.
•6. Piazza Navona was built by the Romans: what was it used for?
The romans used Piazza Navona for play “The Agones” and do circus, etc.
•7. Which rivers are represented in the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi built by Bernini in the middle of the square?
The Nile in Africa, Ganges in Asia, Danube in Europe, and Río de la Plata in America.
8. What can you see on the top of it? Where does it come from?
A symbol of Pamphilij’s family.
MISSION 6: OSTIA ANTICA
•1. What does the name Ostia mean?
The name “Ostia” means door.
•2. Why is it called Ostia Antica - old Ostia?
Because is an antic city of Italy and It was the port of Rome and maybe the first colony.
•3. When was it founded? Who, according to the legend, was it founded by?
One of the kings was founded by Anco Marcio of Rome in the 7th century to. C
•4. What was the period of its greater splendour?
The period of the Middle Republic.
•5. Have a look at this photograph: where have you seen this large mosaic, representing Neptune, the sea God?
In Ostia, Italy.
•6. People in Ostia liked going to the Thermopolium or to the taberna when they were free: what could they do there? Choose:
Drink something warm - have a warm bath - buy food - buy clothes - meet friends.
•7. Ostia was also famous for this kind of very modern structures, where 20 people could sit together: what was their use?
Their was used for
MISSION 7: VILLA ADRIANA
- 1. Fill in this factfile about Villa Adriana
| Year of construction |
in the early 2nd century A.D. |
| Emperor |
the Roman Emperor Hadrian |
| Use |
|
| Style |
Greek and Egyptian |
| Square kms occupied by it |
1 square kilometre |
2. Which other monument in Rome was built by the same emperor?
The Panteon.
- 3. What was the name of the emperor’s young lover to whom most of the statues in the Villa are dedicated? Here is his portrait.
Antinous.
4. How did the young lover die?
Antinous fell off of a barge in the Nile and died.
•5. Do you remember at least five buildings in Villa Adriana?
a. The Poicile
b. Le Cento Camerelle
c. The Nympheum
d. Le Piccole e le Grandi terme
e. The Canopus
6. How many people lived and worked in Villa Adriana when the emperor was there?
After Hadrian, the villa was used by his various successors. During the decline of the Roman Empire the villa fell into disuse and was partially ruined. In the 16th century Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este had much of the marble and statues in Hadrian’s villa removed to decorate his own Villa d’Este located nearby.
7. A modern Belgian writer wrote a book about the life of this famous emperor: what is the title of this book?
Marguerite Yourcenar.
MISSION 8: VILLA D’ESTE
1. When was Villa D’Este built? Who commissioned it?
- From 1550 until his death in 1572. The Villa d’Este was commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este (1509-1572).
- 2. Villa D’Este is full of fountains: where does all this water come from?
- 3. What style was used for the internal decorations of the Villa?
Drawing inspiration.
- 4. Name at least five fountains you’ve seen there:
- a. The Fontana dell’Ovato
- b. Fontana del Bicchierone
- c. Le Cento Fontane
- d. the Rometta
- e. Fontana dell’Organo
5. What is the special characteristic of the Fontana dell’Organo?
The sound that it produces when is on.
6. How many sprouts can you count in a row here? (you don’t need to count them all now!!)
A hundred.
THE END
- Thank you for completing this Web Quest.
- I hope you’ve enjoyed your work!
- Submit your answers to your teacher: the best work will be published on the Comenius project website and its authors will receive a prize brought to them directly from Rome!
This is what we are going to do for 11 days!. We can’t wait !
Exchange programme in Rome
February 1, Sunday
Flight Barcelona-Rome Number?
Estimated time of arrival?
Arrival to school by coach at ?
Meeting host families
Pick up at school
Day in the family
February 2, Monday
A morning in an Italian school
08.20 Welcome speech - tour of the school premises
09.30 Video about Rome
11.20 Welcome party with a light snack prepared by the students’ families
12.00 The Spanish go to Visit Pantheon by underground (only Spanish).
It is an archaeological museum about Roman art. It is free with a letter from the school
16.00 Meeting in EUR and City walk in the area with Italian students as guides; it is the part of Rome where we live: it is modern and fashionable.
17.00 End of school activities.
February 3, Tuesday
08.20 Excursion day / joined activity (Italian +Spanish)
Ostia antica by public transport (train included in the bus card) free entrance with school letter); Italian students as guides ,
It is a perfectly conserved old Roman city, with its forum and shops and theatre.
Possible walk and football match along the sea front if the weather is nice-
16.00 Return to Rome and end of school activities
February 4, Wednesday
08.20 Making diaries in the computer lab. Treasure Hunt about Italian culture.
11.00 The Spanish leave to visit the Archeological area: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Campidoglio, Trajan’s Markets by underground. It is all free with a letter from the school.
17.00 Meeting at underground station Eur Fermi. End of school activities.
21.00 Evening programme:
Icecream at a famous ice-cream parlour either in Eur or in the centre of Rome
February 5, Thursday
8.20 Computer Lab: work on Villa Adriana and Villa D’este
Test on enviromental problems in English.
11.00 The Spanish go to Circo Massimo and from there to Aventino (S.Sabina) and to S. Maria in Cosmedin (Bocca della Verità).
15.00 Sports activities at school with the Italian students (volleyball match), table tennis tournament.
17.00 End of School activities.
February 6, Friday
08.10 All day excursion to Tivoli by coach/ joined activity (Italian + Spanish)
Visit Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este. Students will help as guides.
18.00 Return to school and end of school activities
20.00 Evening activity: show of Mediterranean dances at Auditorium S. Chiara for teachers and accompanied students. Free entrance, limited places.
February 7, Saturday
08.20 Computer lab: making diaries; treasure hunt
10.20 Meeting with a class who studies Spanish
11.30 Joined activity (Italian + Spanish): Comparison between languages with peer teaching activities.
13.00 Lunch at home
Afternoon free shopping for Italian and Spanish students together.
February 8, Sunday
Family day
February 9, Monday
08.20 S. Peter’s; Musei Vaticani ;Piazza Navona (only Spanish, by underground)
16.00 Afternoon: joined activity (Italian + Spanish):
Meeting at Castel S. Angelo and Cruise on the river Tevere (on regular service boats)
17.00 Return home and end of school activities
February 10, Tuesday
08.20 working in the computer lab; making elec. diaries;
11.20 Language lesson: peer teaching Italian-Spanish: singing songs together (please bring a simple, funny song in Spanish with lyrics and recording. My song is called “Grazie Roma”).
11.30 The Spanish leave to visit Caracalla Baths, Catacombs, Ancient Appia Road
17.00 Meeting at Eur Fermi underground station and end of school activities
20.00 Evening: farewell party.(either pizza dinner of party at school, to be decided)
February 11, Wednesday
- 8.30 Meeting at school with luggage.
Evaluation of the experience in Rome.
Hugging and tears……
??? Departure by coach from the school to the airport (FCO) (to be reserved in consideration of the time of the flight.
