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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

SLEEP

Pre intermediate Language Leader / Unit 8

This activity was prepared by Mehmet Emin Taşci working in collaboration with English Learning Consultant, Feride Hekimgil. Cover the material below in the order which it is presented. When you have done your research, write an essay. This task is designed to accompany unit 8 in Language Leader (Pre intermediate) but can be done on its own as well.

Warm up:

·         “Sleep cycle stages” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fk2PJOxTwc
  Now study the infographic and as you do so, slide the icon over the figures to reveal the information:
  http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20151130-take-a-journey-through-the-sleeping-mind?ocid=global_future_rss&ocid=global_bbccom_email_30112015_future

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

· “Sleep” https://prezi.com/d5ebc08fjc3x/sleep/

· “Sleep” https://prezi.com/bowvavggo91t/sleep/

Reading material to annotate:

· “How much sleep do we really need?” http://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need/page/0,1/

· “Sleep physiology” http://www.myvmc.com/anatomy/sleep-physiology/

· “Characteristics of sleep” http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/science/what/characteristics

Videos to watch and make notes on:

· “What happens when we sleep?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNeLuB2KKpY

· “10 Fun facts about sleep you didn’t know” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jgbXVC0yZ8

FIGHTING CRIME

This task has been prepared to accompany unit 7 of the pre intermediate Language Leader but can be done on its own as well. Do your research and write about how fighting crime has changed in the modern world and what may be possible in the future.

Introducing the topic

“Criminology in the future” https://prezi.com/c9kjx13fovhl/criminology-in-the-future/

Reading

“Cool cop tech: 5 new technologies helping police fight crime” http://www.computerworld.com/article/2501178/government-it/cool-cop-tech--5-new-technologies-helping-police-fight-crime.html
“14 Futuristic crime busting technologies just around the corner” http://www.dvice.com/archives/2012/09/10_crime_bustin.php

A little bit of fun: two episodes of a cartoon strip about fighting crime in the future; there are many more episodes on the internet if you wish to watch them. Enjoy

“COPS – The case of the lowest crime” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8GVzpJHaA
“COPS – The case of the boy who cried sea monster” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeMvuPBhZAc

THE WORLD OF THE FUTURE

Pre intermediate Language Leader / Unit 6

This activity has been designed to accompany unit 6 in pre intermediate Language Leader but can be done on its own as well. Do your research and write about what the world will be like in a 100 years. Remember to give reasons.

Introduction

· “The near future of our world” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syKJP1lnjQA

Reading

· “20 top predictions for life a 100 years from now” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16536598

· “Quora” http://www.quora.com/What-will-human-life-society-technology-arts-and-culture-look-like-100-000-years-from-now

· “What will life be like in a hundred years” http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/feb/12/what-will-life-be-100-years-now/

· “How the world will look in a 100 years” http://shil1978.hubpages.com/hub/What-will-the-world-be-like-in-100-years- This is slightly more difficult but can be done after all the other research

Video

· “Will mankind destroy itself?” http://bigthink.com/videos/will-mankind-destroy-itself Remember to switch on the transcript

WHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET?

Pre intermediate Language Leader / Unit 4

This writing task has been prepared to accompany unit 4 of the Pre intermediate Language Leader but it can be done on its own as well. The material will also guide you towards writing a well organized essay by teaching you how to plan.

READING MATERIAL

Reading material: A healthy diet

· “What comprises a healthy diet?” http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/comprises-healthy-diet-2578.html

· “What is healthy eating? What is a good diet?” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153998.php

2. Reading material: Effects of an unhealthy diet

· “Short term effects of poor eating habits” http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/short-term-effects-bad-eating-habits-2579.html

· “Long term effects of bad eating habits” http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/longterm-effects-bad-eating-habits-10555.html

3. Reading material: Solutions

· “10 Tips on how to develop healthy eating habits” http://www.caloriesecrets.net/10-tips-on-how-to-develop-healthy-eating-habits/

VIDEOS

· “How to develop healthy eating habits” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWPgFkUUeU

· “Top 10 best foods – nutrition by Natalie”

· “Top 10 obesity causing foods – Psychetruth nutrition & weight loss” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jCd6vIF8Co

PEOPLE WHO ARE DETERMINED TO HELP; CNN HEROES

Pre intermediate Language Leader / Unit 2

Reading material and videos:

This task has been prepared to accompany unit 2 of the pre intermediate Language Leader but can be done on its own as well. Read the text on CNN heroes and watch all the videos. When you are finished, write a paragraph or essay explaining who you think should get the award.

· “Meet this year’s top CNN heroes” http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/02/world/heroes-reveal/

HOT CLIMATES VERSUS COLD CLIMATES; WHICH IS BETTER?

Pre Intermediate Language Leader / Unit 1

This activity has been designed to accompany the first unit of Pre intermediate Language Leader but can be done on its own as well. Do the research and make notes, group similar information together and put it one paragraph then write.

Hint: some of the material is all about human beings; some is about efficiency in terms of the city. You can’t put all this information together in one paragraph.

Video:

· “Are humans meant to live in cold climates?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7ebGRT30E

· “How weather effects your mood” http://www.everwell.com/wellness/wellness_weather/weather_moods.php

Reading material:

· “Five reasons why warm weather is good for your health” http://inspiyr.com/warm-weather-is-healthier/

· “Cold weather- is it good or bad for your health?” http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/cold-weather-is-it-good-or-bad-for-your-health

· “Cold cities use more energy than warm cities” http://wattsupwiththat.com/2013/03/28/cold-cities-use-more-energy-than-warm-cities/

· “Cold temperature and life span: it is not about the rate of living” http://joshmitteldorf.scienceblog.com/2013/02/25/cold-temperature-and-life-span-its-not-about-the-rate-of-living/

THE MOST DIFFICULT PLACES TO LIVE

Pre intermediate Language Leader / Unit 1

This activity has been prepared to accompany the first unit of the Pre intermediate Language Leader but can be done on its own as well. Do your research, make notes and write. In your writing, discuss whether you prefer a hot place or a cold place to live. Write why you like the place and why you don’t like the other place.

Introduction

· “ 25 most beautiful places on Earth” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO58Zk826Tc

· “13 Coldest places on Earth" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cevon3Edjro

Videos

· “Top ten coldest countries on Earth” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfs4jPR3BDI

· “Top ten hottest places on Earth” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PFJKnaC2rY

Reading material

· “What are the negatives / cons of living in a cold country?” https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20121209192139AAK8c0f

· “Benefits of living in a cold climate” https://flandrumhill.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/benefits-of-living-in-a-cold-climate/

· “What are the many advantages of living in a hot country?” http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-main-advantages-of-living-in-a-very-hot-climate

· “Strategies for coping with extremely hot weather” http://theconversation.com/strategies-for-coping-with-extremely-hot-weather-11478