Wales and her history is perfect fit for the Geography and World history Standard 7: Conflict and Cooperation. This standard explores the human and geographical influences that cause conflict. The Welsh were isolated by their mountains for many years. While the Romans, Vikings and Anglo-Saxons tried to conquer them, the Welsh remained autonomous. As a result the Welsh culture and language grew stronger and stronger. When the English finally conquered Wales, conflicted ensued for generations. Wales provides a perfect case study on the development of nationalism and the conflict it creates.
For older students (high school) the study of Wales would fit nicely. In conjunction with the English teacher students can read Welsh literature and poems. In history class, students can learn the back round information of the story. When the section is complete, students will create their own fiction about Wales.
Younger students can also benefit. Children in the 4th through 5th grades can read the Mabinogion, a Welsh folklore book and create their own illustrations of the stories. Wales offers plenty of opportunities for study and creativity.
My final part of this project is personal connection. Before I began this project, I always felt that my final product had to be a paper, bibliography or presentation. Now I realize that there are other valuable ways to disseminate information. Traditional methods of communicating research, cannot adaquately convey emotion. Welsh literature and history is full of emotion, mostly sadness, an annotated bibliography, paper or presentation, simply would not have been adequate. I would like to thank everyone for reading my blog and being patient.
theresa
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