Travel is an integral theme in both Junior Cert and Leaving Cert and there is a wealth of material available online to whet the appetite of both students and teachers.
From basic vocabulary associated with travel to writing a letter of complaint about your hotel - and a guide to a typical Rathaus.
The animated character Ratz takes the user on a tour of a typical Rathaus and explores the work of local governmant and political engagement at the local level. The Rathaus is a children's town hall and everything is writtn for young people.
View full descriptionStrand: 1. Communicative Competence
Strand unit: Reading/ Lesen
Suggestions for use: This site is very engaging and could be the focus of a few class periods. Language very accessible.
PowerPoint with clip-art images and words associated with an environmental theme. One of the screens contains partially spelt words and the students must complete. All answers included on a separate screen.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: Umweltprobleme
Suggestions for use: Present to class on IWB or class computer and get the students to complete the words that are incomplete.