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Today you will take a virtual tour of the Vatican Museum. First do a web reserch to answer these questions: 1. Where is the Sistine Chapel? 2. Who painted the Sistine Chapel? 3. When did he do it? 4. How long did it take him? 5. What other works of art is he famous for? Click  here for a tour of the Sistine Chapel Your quest: Find the paintings where these biblical events are represented: 1. The Creation 2. Noah's Ark 3. Angels sending Lucifer and the demons to Hell. 4. Jesus Christ on Judgememnt Day. 5. The Last Supper Take a screen shot of the close-ups of the paintings. Finally, find the hidden symbolism of the Creation Painting. Explain it in your own words. Send a word or Power Point file with the answers and the screenshots to my mail Subject: WP1P3yourname

Top Inventions and influential people that changed the world.

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Today you are going to do some research about the top inventions, and most influential people that have changed the world. You have two options: 1. Go to this SITE  and browse through the top 10 inventions. Chose one, research its history (who, when, how, and where it was invented, and its impact in human life) Write a 150 word composition about it. DO NOT COPY-PASTE, USE YOUR OWN WORDS. or 2. Watch the video on this SITE  , select your favorite "influencer". Do some research about him or her. Write  150 word composition about that person and his/her contributions to mankind. Send your composition to my e-mail. Subject:P3WP1yourname

Saint Patrick's Day

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Maybe you have heard of Saint Patrick, but who was he? When was he born? Why is he the patron Saint of Ireland. Go to   this link  and search for the answers for the following questions: 1. What is this leaf? 2. Why is it the national symbol of Ireland? 3. What is Saint Patrick most famous for? 4. Why is Saint Patrick's day celebrated on March 17th? 5. Which island in the caribbean celebrates Saint Patrick's Day, and recognizes it as a national holiday? 6. What do people wear on Saint Patrick's day? 7. What is the national and official language of Ireland? 8. What language do most people use on a daily basis? 9. What are the main places for socializing in Ireland ? 10. What are three world-famous bands from Ireland? 11. Find a family name from Ireland that starts with the letter K, O, and M. 12. What is Gaelic Football, and Hurling?