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Next July I am going to London with some of my students. I would like to give them some information before leaving. Here there are some activities, videos, tips and a final webquest!
Top 10 Attractions of London
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A brief history of London:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-london
If you want to investigate the British history further:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/
A virtual tour
Now let's take a virtual tour of London! Click on the image above. You are on the London Eye and you have the whole city at your feet! Choose a place and click on it. You can take a virtual tour of each landmark and have all the information (clicking on "More Information") about its history. After visiting a place, click on "Back to London Eye" to go back in your capsule and choose another destination. Sometimes, while visiting a place, you will see the following button:
It redirects you to the website of that specific sight. Click on it to have more information.
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The Tube
While visiting London, you can't help taking the Tube! It's the easiest way to get around the town. Visit the following site to learn more about the London underground, there are some useful tips for the travellers:
How to use the London Tube
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The London tube is the oldest underground in the world. It was opened in 1890. Let's practise to use the tube map! Click on the following image and look for your destinations:
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WEBQUEST
Now you are ready to complete this simple questionnaire I prepared for you about London! Surf the sites I suggested above, watch the video you will find at the beginning of the webquest and answer the questions. Write your name and click on "send" at the end of the quiz. If your answers are right you are ready to leave!
See some other posts of mine about London.
London landmarks:
http://thetravellingteachers.blogspot.it/2013/09/london-august-2013.html
London museums:
http://thetravellingteachers.blogspot.it/2014/05/international-museum-day-may-18.html
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