Designed in line with the Essential Learning Outcomes for compulsory education, the 2026–2027 Pedagogical Project proposes educational experiences that bring pupils closer to Romanesque heritage and the history of Portugal’s formation, promoting meaningful learning through discovery, exploration of the local area and engagement with cultural heritage.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the formation of Portugal, linking Romanesque heritage to the historical context of the nation’s foundation;
• To learn about the society, culture and key figures of the Middle Ages, recognising the role of churches and monasteries in social, religious and cultural organisation;
• To identify the main characteristics of Romanesque architecture and recognise its presence in local and regional heritage.

Virtual Classroom Plan

1. Presentation of the Pedagogical Project 2026-2027 and its approach to heritage, the Route of the Romanesque, the elements of Romanesque style, and Portugal's foundation;
2. Analysis of the Children's Map and identification of the Route of the Romanesque monuments located in the school's Municipality;
3. Completing exercises in the Activity Book;
4. Virtual visit of the Route of the Romanesque monument that is closest to the school;
5. Assembling the Scale Model of the aforementioned monument.