The Fall 2009 edition of the Memphis in May World News is now available!
Read about the Tunisian Republic,
once a French protectorate and home of the famous general Hannibal Barca. The newsletter also contains information about Memphis
in May's many educational programs, offered free of charge to schools, teachers, and
students. Some of the exciting things we
have planned for this year include the World Cargo Crate, International
Teachers' Conference, International Education Competitions, and the popular
School Performances.
Read the Fall 2009 World News today!
2009 Memphis in May International Teachers' Conference
Bringing International Culture to Every Classroom
Teachers! Please look through the following information and resources offered during the 2009 Memphis in May International Teachers' Conference honoring Chile. All resources are designed to incorporate the history, language, and culture of Chile into your class curriculum.
Chile: A Close Encounter
Video provided by AnaMaria Viveros-Long, Chilean American Foundation
Courtesy of the Embassy of Chile and the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Chile - A Close Encounter
Art & Music Resources
Presentation and activities created by:
Eva Trillo - Spanish and ESL Teacher, Egypt Elementary
Silvia Cubillos - Bilingual Counselor, Memphis City Schools
Miski Gibson - 2009 Memphis in May Student Exchange Coordinator
Augusta Rivera Campbell - Freelance Fashion Stylist
PowerPoint - Chilean Art and Music
Art Worksheet
Audio Resource: Song
"Adios Santiago Querido" - a
cueca
Audio Resource: Song
"Chica de Curacavi" - a
cueca
Astronomy & Science Resources
Presentation and activities by:
Janet Howard, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
Josh Fuchs, NASA IYA Student Ambassador
PowerPoint - Chile and Astronomy
International Year of Astronomy - Discovery Guide and Activity
Introduction to Light Pollution
Classroom Exercise - Solar Rotation
Video resource:
Introduction to the European Southern Observatory
Video resource:
Trailer for European Southern Observatory
NASA Education Websites
Language and Culture Resources
Presentation and Activities created by:
Melissa Spain, World Language Specialist, Oak Forest Elementary
Susana
González, ESL Instructor, Santiago de Chile
PowerPoint - Language and Culture in Chile
Classroom Exercise - Weather in Chile
Chilean Traditions and Expressions
Lesson Plan - South American Travelers
Lesson Plan - Poet Pablo Neruda
Helpful Websites
Social Studies Resources
Presentation and Activities created by:
Shelby Low, Social Studies Specialist, Memphis City Schools
Maria Stringfellow, Spanish Teacher, St. Louis School
PowerPoint - Social Studies and Chile
Daily Chilean Life
The International Teachers' Conference is sponsored by
The Memphis in May International Education Program is generously sponsored by
Select World Cargo Crate items donated by
