CONNECT
It is also celebrated in Brazil on October 31st, but the festival does not have the same meaning and cultural value as in countries in the northern hemisphere. Much of this tradition is influenced by language courses that promote the date as a way of introducing students to the culture of English-speaking countries.
For us, Halloween is mainly marked by costume parties and decorations in bars, cafes and other establishments, which adopt the theme of monsters, vampires, witches, etc.
The main symbols of Halloween are: the colors orange and black; pumpkin lantern; masks and costumes; skeletons and ghosts; bats; tricks and treats.
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Watch the video “The Skeleton Shake”:
CONTEMPLATE
•Have you ever been to a Halloween party?
•What costume did you wear or would you like to wear?
•Which Halloween symbol do you find most interesting?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
WITCH
One of the symbols of Halloween, it is known for celebrating the earth, worshiping the forces of nature, planting herbs in their backyards for culinary and healing purposes, communicating with animals, celebrating the turn of the seasons and making potions. She is a great defender of nature and loves a full moon night!
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CONTEXTUALIZE
Build a witch with pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION WeDo 2.0 Tech Kit.
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Watch the video and see how the witch works:
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING
Make the witch move as shown in the video.
1. Create the programming as shown below:
2. Explain to the rest of the class how the witch worked.
CONTINUE
Have you ever seen a real witch? Were you afraid?
Did you experience difficulty in any part of the assembly?
Which part of the assembly did you find most interesting?