The bombing of Gernika
The visit covers this historical event that represented a milestone in both the Spanish Civil War and world history.
The bombing of Gernika
The necessary materials are provided by the Museum.
12 – 16 years old
Between 10 and 20 people
1 hour
60 € per group.
Basque, Spanish, French and English.
Pupils will need to have a minimum knowledge of the Spanish Civil War.
Objectives
– To feel the joy of one’s own creative work
– Feeling the pain caused by violence
– To try to find an appropriate way out of conflicts.
– To recognise that there are different ways of resolving conflicts.
1st exercise: Introduction
There will be a brief introduction about what happened in Gernika on 26 April 1937.
2nd exercise: Designing a city
– Divide the students into groups and assign each group a character.
– Each group will build a house, aeroplanes or a photographic machine.
– Place all the houses and create the city.
3rd exercise: Destroy the city
The planes will destroy the city and the feelings that have arisen will be discussed.
4th exercise: History
A brief explanation will be given of what happened in Guernica in 1937.
If you want more information, do not hesitate to contact us by calling (00 34) 94 627 0213 or by email: museoa@bakearenmuseoagernika.eus
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