Познавательная игра "Приз".

Игра рассчитана на учащихся старших классов. Ее можно провести после изучения темы “США”.
В игре участвуют две команды с любым количеством игроков.
Для игры необходимо подготовить табло 5x5. В центре табло написано слово “PRIZE”. Над вертикальными колонками написаны названия различных областей знания. Так как эта игра посвящена теме “США”, можно предложить следующие разделы:

– география;
– история;
– литература;
– выдающиеся люди;
– культура.

 По жребию любая команда делает первый ход. Для этого она вписывает в любую клетку буквы так, чтобы получилось слово. Так, например, вписав букву “В” в колонку “Literature” можно получить слово “RIB”. Так как вписанная буква находится в колонке “Literature”, ведущий задает команде три вопроса из этой области (по количеству букв в слове). Если команда правильно отвечает на вопросы, она получает три очка; если ответ не верен, команда соперников имеет право ответить на вопрос. В случае правильного ответа, она получает очко за каждый верный ответ. Команда, набравшая большее количество очков, побеждает в игре.

Оснащение: Плакат с надписью: “Who has not seen Scotland does not really know Great Britain “,

Презентации с изображениями достопримечательностей Шотландии и шотландца в национальном костюме, а также национальный флаг и эмблема Шотландии.

Участники игры: 1.Две команды

2. Ведущие

Примерные вопросы:

History

1. Scotland, Caledonia, «Land of Cakes” –which of these names is correct? (Each of them is correct. Caledonia is a Roman name for Scotland. It is often used in literature to mean Scotland.

“Land of Cakes” is a name sometimes given to Scotland, which is famous for its oatmeal cakes. From this also, has come the term “Cake Day” meaning New Year’s Eve.

The name Scotland originated in the 11 th century when the name Scotia was given to a south- western tract settled by the tribe of Scots.

1. Who were the earliest people living in Scotland?

(They were probably Iberians, the Celts invaded in the 7-th century BC)

3. How did the Romans called these people? (They called them Picts)

4. When were the Scots and Picts united and how was the new kingdom called? (In the 9-th century. The kingdom was called Scotia)

5. What parts of the country were ruled by the Scottish king in the 11-th century? Who could defeat the Scots? (He ruled over all the south and east of Scotland. The English king Edward 1 could defeat the Scots in 1926)

6. In what way were the Scottish kings connected with England? (Since Saxon times marriages had frequently taken place between the Scottish and English royal families)

7. What problem arose after King Alexander‘s death? Who were the main claimants in the dispute? (In 1290 a crisis took place over the succession to the Scottish throne. The main claimants in the dispute were John de Balliol and Robert Bruce)

8. How did Edward I put John de Balliol on the Scottish throne? Why were De Balliol’s four years as king unhappy?

(He made him do homage to him, and so accept his overloardship, then he invaded Scotland and put him on the Scottish throne. But De Balliol’s four years as were not happy. First Edward made him provide money and troops for the English army and the Scottish nobles rebelled. Then Edward invaded Scotland again, and captured all the main Scottish castles)

9. What did Edward I steal during his invasion? Why did he do it?

(During the invasion Edward stole the sacred stone of Destiny from Scone Abbey on which, so the legend said, all Scottish kings must sit. Edward believed that without the Stone, any Scottish coronation would be meaningless, and that his own possession of the Stone would persuade the Scots to accept him as a king.)

10. When did Scotland lose its Independence?

(In 1587 with the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots)

Geography

1. Where Scotland situated and what is its population about?

(Although S. takes up one third of the territory of the British Isles, its population is not very big. It is a little over 5 million people. S. is the most northern part of the island of Great Britain and is not far away from the Arctic Circle)

2. What is S. washed and bounded by?

(The mainland is bounded on the west and north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by the North Sea, and on the south by England and Irish Sea).

3. What makes the boundary between England and Scotland?

(The Cheviot Hills mark the boundary between England and S.)

4. What islands does the country include?

(Besides the main land, S. includes several islands: the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetlands)

5. Into what parts is S. divided geographically?

(S. is divided into 3 regions: the Highlands, which is the most northern and the most under populated area with a harsh climate, the Lowlands, which is the industrial region, with about three quarters of the population, and the Southern Uplands, with hills, which border on England).

6. What is the highest mountain in S.?

(Ben Newis (1343))

7. What are the biggest and the best –known Lakes in S.?

(The biggest lake is Loch Lomond and the best –known is Loch Ness where some people think a large monster lives)

8. What big rivers flour across the country?

(The chief river systems are those of the Forth and Clyde)

9. What do you know about Glasgow?

(Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city is on the Clyde. Shipbuilding is one of its most important industries; other industries are iron and steel, heavy and light engineering and coal-mining. It is the center of the working class movement and has glorious revolutionary traditions.

10. What do you know about the reason why Aberdeen is the most-important city in the Highlands?

(Aberdeen is the oil centre of S. ships and helicopters travel from AB.to the North Sea oil rigs)

Traditions

1. What is the national emblem of S.?

(The thistle is the national emblem of S.)

2 Who is the patron saint of S.?

(Its patron saint is St. Andrew)

3. What does the word clan mean?

(The Gaelic word “clan” means “family” or “descendants “)

4.What is Tartan?

Tartan – 1) a woolen cloth with a pattern of lines of different widths and different colors which cross each other at right angeles. There are many different designs of tartan, which is traditionally associated with S.;

2) a tartan design that is associated with a particular Scottish clan. Each clan in the Highlands has a certain checked pattern which they wear on the kilts and on the plaids. And it is supposed to be a social gaffe if you like to wear smb. else’s tartan. You wear your own tartan or none.

5. Speak about the Scottish national costume?

(The Scottish national costume (Highland dress) includes a kilt –a knee –length pleated tartan skirt worn by men. For day wear, the kilt is worn with a tweed jacket, plain long socks, a beret and a leather sporran, that is a pouch hanging from a narrow belt round the hips. For evening, the kilt is worn with a fur sporran, tartan socks, an elaborate jacket, and a frilly shirt)

6. What is tam –o’-shanter?

(The Scottish beret - tam –o’-shanter-is a woolen cap without a brim but with a pompon or a feather on top, traditionally worn pulled down at one side. It got its name after Tam O’Shanter, the hero of Burn’s poem of that name)

7. What is a Scottish name for the New Year’s Eve?

(Hogmanay. It is not clear where this word comes from, but it is connected with the provision of food and drink for all visitors to your home on 31 st December)

8. Can you speak about the First Footer?

( It was believed that the first person to visit one’s house on New Year’s Day could bring good or bad luck. There fore, people tried to arrange for the person of their own choice to be standing out side their houses ready to be let in the moment midnight had come. Usually a dark-complexioned man was chosen, and never a woman , for she would bring bad luck. The first footer was required to carry three articles : a piece of coal to wish warmth, a piece of bread to wish fool, and a silver coin to wish wealth . In parts of northern England this pleasing custom is still observed).

9. What song do people usually sing at midnight on 31 st December throughout Great Br.?

(Auld Lang Syne).

10. By whom were written the wards of this song?

( By Robert Barns).

11. What is the National Musical instrument of the Scots?

( The bagpipels).

EDINBURGH

1. When has Edinburgh became the capital of (Edinburgh)Sc? (Ed. Has been the capital since the 15^th century, when its fortified castle was the centre of Scotland’ s resistance to its enernies).

2. How ese is Ed. Called? ( Ed. Is known as Athens of the North. It is an ancient city if you walk around it you can touch on history at every step. Practically every building has a tale to tell).

3. What are the two most interesting parts of the city? (The two most interes. Parts of the city are the Old Town the New Town. The Old Town lies between the Castle and Holyrood Palace. The castle hangs over the city like some Disney cartoon- but it is real.)

4. What is older the Castle ar the city of Edinburgh?( The Castle, in fact, is older than city)/

5. Where is exactly the Castle situated? (On the huge rock that stands high abore Edinburgh).

6. What else can you tell about the Castle ?( the Castle was used to be a fortress and then a royal palace. It looks good in any weather but at night when it is flood it looks just like a castle in a foiry tale. It is not surprising that the Castle attracts a lot of tourists ).

7. What is the Royal Mile ? (A line of streets , which runs from the Castle to Holyrood House is called the Royal Mile. Holyrood House is a big royal palace which is the residence of the Queen when she is in Edinburg. The most picturesque part of the Royal Mile is the Cannon-gate ).

8. What is most modest and yet one of the best known monument in Edinburg? (It is a monument to a dog called bobby. The dog belonged to John Gray. When he died bobby lived near his grave for twenty-six years. Later Bobby was buried near his master and his statue in the Old town has become a symbol of devotion.

9. What do you know about the Princes Street ? ( Princess street is the most beautiful street of the New Town. It has a lot of gardens on one side and it is also Edinburgh’s popular shopping centre. Princess Street is connected with the name of the famous writer Sir Watter Scott. A monument 200 fut high rises between green trees . They call it a poem of stone. It is the Scott Monument . Inside it there is a marble statue of the writer , and of his favourite dog. Princess Street lies between the New and Old Town.)

10. What is the military tattoo? ( It is an outdoor military show with music, usually at night. It takes place every August and Sept. and is known throughout the world. For 90 minutes on five or six night a week, 600 people perform in the square in front of the Castle.

11. W2with what else is Edin. Associated? ( It is associated with the world- famous Ed. Festival of Music and Drama. The festival started in 1947 and every year the best performances from all over the world are shown in Ed. Ever since)

The Highland Games

1. What events takes place at Scottish Highland Games? ( At Sc. G. take place different sports and other competitions such as : tossing the caber , putting the weight and throwing the hammer , dancing and piping competitions)

2. When and where are these meetings held? (These meetings are held every year in different places in the Scottish Highlands).

3. What else do these games include? (They include the clans led by their pipers, dressed in their kilts, tartan, plaids, and plumed bonnets, who march round the arena).

4. Features to Highland Games. ( They are bagpipes and Highland dancing competitions and the performance of heavy athletic events.

5. What do the competitors wear ? ( All the competitors wear Highland dress, as do the most of the judges).

6. Where do the games take place? ( The games take place in a large roped-off arena).

7. What events take place at the same time?( Several events take place at the same time : pipers and dancers perform on a platform athletes toss the caber, put the weight, throw the hammer, and wrestle).

8. Is there any other competition? There is also the competition for the best – dressed Highlander.

9. How is Highland dancing performed ?( It is performed to bagpipe music, by men and women).

10. What Scottish dances do you know? ( The sward Dance and the Rut)

11. What are the main rules in tossing the Caber? (Tossing the Caber is not a question of who can throw it farthest. For a perfect throw the caber must land in the 12 o clock position after being thrown in a vertical semicircle. The caber is a very heavy and long log.