Let's finish the chapter on food. To do this:
1) read the article about vegetarianism on page 62-63 and answer the comprehension questions (Leseverständnis) on page 63.
2) read the article on page 63-64. Write your personal opinion about junk food in your Activity Journal.
3) In class on Tuesday, February 7, you will get time to work on your presentations (including making a poster). Group presentations should last FIVE MINUTES. Everyone in the group should speak at least one minute. N.B. Do not read your presentation. Be able to speak freely!
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
7C - Homework for the next week
Soooo, we are making our way, slowly but surely, through the Themenbereiche for Matura.
In this unit we are going to:
a) learn what "Peak Oil" is
b) connect "Peak Oil" with food production and food miles
c) connect "Peak Oil" with the production of plastics
So far we have:
a) read the article "The End of Civilization as We Know It"
b) done some vocabulary work (word forms from verbs)
c) defined what food miles are
d) discussed why you pay more for food that travels long distances
e) discussed the advantages and disadvantages of organic food
For the next week or so, we are going to talk about plastics. This means jumping from Focus on Modern Technology 3 to Focus on Modern Technology 4/5.
You should:
1) read the articles in Unit 10 of FMT 4/5
a) Plastics: Convenient but Dangerous, p. 116 (zusätzlich, Ex. 2, p. 115)
b) Plastic in Cars. p. 118 (zusätzlich, ex. 4, p. 119).
c) Forming Plastic, p. 122 (zusätzlich ex. 8, p. 118)
2) think of alternatives to plastic that could reduce dependence on petroleum and contribute to saving the planet
In this unit we are going to:
a) learn what "Peak Oil" is
b) connect "Peak Oil" with food production and food miles
c) connect "Peak Oil" with the production of plastics
So far we have:
a) read the article "The End of Civilization as We Know It"
b) done some vocabulary work (word forms from verbs)
c) defined what food miles are
d) discussed why you pay more for food that travels long distances
e) discussed the advantages and disadvantages of organic food
For the next week or so, we are going to talk about plastics. This means jumping from Focus on Modern Technology 3 to Focus on Modern Technology 4/5.
You should:
1) read the articles in Unit 10 of FMT 4/5
a) Plastics: Convenient but Dangerous, p. 116 (zusätzlich, Ex. 2, p. 115)
b) Plastic in Cars. p. 118 (zusätzlich, ex. 4, p. 119).
c) Forming Plastic, p. 122 (zusätzlich ex. 8, p. 118)
2) think of alternatives to plastic that could reduce dependence on petroleum and contribute to saving the planet
5C - Homework for Thursday, February 2 (Groundhog Day!)
Okay, folks! No more messing about!
1) Symposium - Gregor, Kivanc
2) Look at the chapter on Surveillance and Security in FMT 4/5 - Read the articles:
a) Britain is "A Surveillance Society", p. 30 (zusätzlich: exercise 2, p. 29)
b) Biometric Identification Methods, p. 31-32 (zusätzlich: ex 2 p. 31, ex. 4 p. 33)
c) E-Passports - More Secure? p. 35-36 (zusätlich: ex. 9, p. 35)
These will provide talking points for the topic of Security and Surveillance which fits into the "Lifestyle" Themenbereich for the Matura. Consider this question for class:
"Which of the following is the biggest threat to your personal privacy: CCTV cameras, biometric passwords or the Internet of Things?"
1) Symposium - Gregor, Kivanc
2) Look at the chapter on Surveillance and Security in FMT 4/5 - Read the articles:
a) Britain is "A Surveillance Society", p. 30 (zusätzlich: exercise 2, p. 29)
b) Biometric Identification Methods, p. 31-32 (zusätzlich: ex 2 p. 31, ex. 4 p. 33)
c) E-Passports - More Secure? p. 35-36 (zusätlich: ex. 9, p. 35)
These will provide talking points for the topic of Security and Surveillance which fits into the "Lifestyle" Themenbereich for the Matura. Consider this question for class:
"Which of the following is the biggest threat to your personal privacy: CCTV cameras, biometric passwords or the Internet of Things?"
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
1C - Homework for Week of January 30
For January 30 bzw. February 1:
Finish the worksheets that you got in class, Prepare for a verb revision (all tenses: present simple, present progressive, past simple, past progressive, and present perfect simple in the positive, negative and question form.
Finish the worksheets that you got in class, Prepare for a verb revision (all tenses: present simple, present progressive, past simple, past progressive, and present perfect simple in the positive, negative and question form.
3C - Homework for Thursday, January 26
1) Make corrections to the grammar and text on your Schularbeit in your Verbesserungsheft. Bring BOTH the SA and the corrections to class on Thursday so I can finish grading this semester!
2) Finish reading the article that was handed out in class (alternatively, read it on page 67 in Focus on Modern Technology 3). These are talking points that fit in well with our topic of Food Miles. Make sure you can talk about the topics at the top of the page!
2) Finish reading the article that was handed out in class (alternatively, read it on page 67 in Focus on Modern Technology 3). These are talking points that fit in well with our topic of Food Miles. Make sure you can talk about the topics at the top of the page!
2C - Homework for the Week of January 30
GROUP B: MAKE SURE YOU FINISH THE CORRECTION OF YOUR SA (GRAMMAR AND LONG TEXT) TO TURN IN ON MONDAY!
Finish the worksheet you got in class and be prepared to discuss the topics under "Talking Points"
N.B. Add to Talking Points: What are your personal qualities? What kind of job are you suited for?
Finish the worksheet you got in class and be prepared to discuss the topics under "Talking Points"
N.B. Add to Talking Points: What are your personal qualities? What kind of job are you suited for?
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Abend HTL - Homework for Tuesday, January 24
For Tuesday, January 24, start reading the What's Cooking chapter.
1) Learn vocabulary on pages 57-58
2) Learn "Types of Food" on page 60
3) Learn "Ways of Preparing Food" on page 61
4) For your activity journal, watch videos by Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Rachael Ray, Julia Child, Nigella Lawson, or another famous cook!
5) Try to finish the worksheet from class.
1) Learn vocabulary on pages 57-58
2) Learn "Types of Food" on page 60
3) Learn "Ways of Preparing Food" on page 61
4) For your activity journal, watch videos by Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Rachael Ray, Julia Child, Nigella Lawson, or another famous cook!
5) Try to finish the worksheet from class.
Monday, January 16, 2017
7C - Homework for Tuesday, January 17
You got a handout in class on Monday with linking words on it. Look up the English meaning of these linking words, and prepare to put them into use in class!
3C - Homework for Tuesday, January 17
1) Finish correction of Schularbeit and bring both the Schularbeit and correction to class
2) Finish letter to Philip
3) Start Unit 6:
a) Do exercise 5 on pp. 72-73
b) Do exercises 1-4 on pages 74-75
c) Do grammar exercises 1-3 on p. 78-79
d) do grammar exercise 4 in your HÜ Heft
2) Finish letter to Philip
3) Start Unit 6:
a) Do exercise 5 on pp. 72-73
b) Do exercises 1-4 on pages 74-75
c) Do grammar exercises 1-3 on p. 78-79
d) do grammar exercise 4 in your HÜ Heft
Sunday, January 15, 2017
5C - In-Class, Monday, January 16
Alexa Devices: http://dailyoftheday.com/lol-of-the-day-alexa-devices-mass-order-dollhouses/
Kuri: http://dailyoftheday.com/lol-of-the-day-alexa-devices-mass-order-dollhouses/
Privacy concerns: http://www.newsfactor.com/news/Protecting-Privacy-on-Echo--Home/story.xhtml?story_id=031003IOP8Q2
Smart Glasses: http://www.fool.com/investing/2017/01/08/what-snapchat-spectacles-and-google-glass-tell-us.aspx
Hello Egg: http://mentalfloss.com/article/90642/ai-egg-timer-helps-you-plan-meals-and-cook-recipes
Hair Coach: http://mentalfloss.com/article/90583/new-brush-uses-data-give-you-best-hair-day-ever
15 examples of Internet of Things used today: http://beebom.com/examples-of-internet-of-things-technology/
Kuri: http://dailyoftheday.com/lol-of-the-day-alexa-devices-mass-order-dollhouses/
Privacy concerns: http://www.newsfactor.com/news/Protecting-Privacy-on-Echo--Home/story.xhtml?story_id=031003IOP8Q2
Smart Glasses: http://www.fool.com/investing/2017/01/08/what-snapchat-spectacles-and-google-glass-tell-us.aspx
Hello Egg: http://mentalfloss.com/article/90642/ai-egg-timer-helps-you-plan-meals-and-cook-recipes
Hair Coach: http://mentalfloss.com/article/90583/new-brush-uses-data-give-you-best-hair-day-ever
15 examples of Internet of Things used today: http://beebom.com/examples-of-internet-of-things-technology/
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