MARCO POLO

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who travelled to Asia in the 13th century.His travels are recorded in The Book of the Marvels of the World. Here is a map of his route along the Silk Road. 

Find out about his life and travels in the following videos.

Now,for a more musical version of Marco Polo's life...
And you can also visit the following websites:
 Marco Polo and his travels. 

Marco Polo. a brief biography.

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Epic Journeys

Watch the video and write ten questions about it.

Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Livingston, Aphra Behn, Neil Amstrong... they all have one thing in common: their epic groundbreaking journeys.


If you could follow in their steps, which journey would you choose? What traveller would inspire you?




Here are some ideas and some amazing expeditions. Read and be inspired!


Ten Famous Expeditions

Ten Great Travellers

Female Explorers

ASSIGNMENT
Once you have chosen one,  write a report on their journey.

Your report should include:

• the route, countries visited, places discovered, etc.
• their achievements 
• the reasons for your choice
• maps and photographs
• anything else you consider relevant or interesting
• sources

Use your own words as much as possible. DO NOT COPY & PASTE!!
Deadline:  7th November ( written report)
Once your report has been checked by me and returned to you, you will create a poster for the class , which should include photos, maps, etc.

THE HERO by Siegfried Sassoon.

2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the First World War. 

The First World War affected the lives of millions of people. You can read about it here

 For those interested in history. here are a couple of  interesting links:

HISTORY- WW1

BBC WW1



Siegfried Sassoon was an English poet, writer, and soldier. Decorated for bravery on the Western Front, he became one of the leading poets of the First World War. He wrote about the horror and brutality of the war. Here is one of his poems.

THE HERO

'Jack fell as he'd have wished,' the Mother said,
And folded up the letter that she'd read.
'The Colonel writes so nicely.' Something broke
In the tired voice that quavered to a choke.
She half looked up. 'We mothers are so proud
Of our dead soldiers.' Then her face was bowed.

Quietly the Brother Officer went out.
He'd told the poor old dear some gallant lies
That she would nourish all her days, no doubt.
For while he coughed and mumbled, her weak eyes
Had shone with gentle triumph, brimmed with joy,
Because he'd been so brave, her glorious boy.

He thought how 'Jack', cold-footed, useless swine,
Had panicked down the trench that night the mine
Went up at Wicked Corner; how he'd tried
To get sent home, and how, at last, he died,
Blown to small bits. And no one seemed to care
Except that lonely woman with white hair.

Click here to listen to the poem being read.

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