U 6 SATA 16

 WARM UP:

Using this hangman template and the anotate skill from zoom, play hangman with your classmates. 

Use the wordss from unit 5.

 

Would you consider what you see in this image a treasure? Why?

 

    Extra discussion:

Each round of questions should take 4 minutes. 

1st round: 

When we say that coral reef are "a precious resource", what do we refer to? What does the word precious mean?

Have you ever gone scuba diving or snorkeling? If so, tell your group about the experience. If not, would you like to? Explain why.

2nd round 

What are coral reefs? Why are they important to the ocean?

Are you aware of what is happening to coral reefs currently?

3rd round

How do coral reefs benefit humans?

Are coral reefs part of Costa Rica's biodiversity? How?

Are they suffering any harm currently? If so, what is causing that?

                                                   

 

VOCABULARY

Match the words with the right definition. Also, think about the possible part of speech. 

See context here:

 

 

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PRACTICE

Draw at least 5 cards and include the word you have in your answer immediately. 

Choose one of these questions to answer:

1. What is the importance of coral reef for humans and marine life?

2. What can you do to help preserve coral reefs?

3. What can large corporations do to help preserve coral reefs?

 

  LISTENING ACTIVITY

 

Ex: E-F-G (106, 107, 108)    

After listening:

What did you learn from the class discussion you heard?

Describe the importance of saving coral reefs to your classmates. Include some descriptive words from THIS image.

 

Main Activity I 

Have the discussion of THIS image. 

Infographic:

 

Infographic Analysis

 

 

                                       

Why do you think the sculptor put the statues under the ocean?

Are oceans places worthy of protection? Why?

What is the point of putting art underwater? 

 

 

 

 AN UNDERWATER MUSEUM TEEMING WITH LIFE

Read the information from the speaker on the book on page 113. Discuss the meaning of teeming and how it is related with the topic. 

 

VOCABULARY

Complete the following activity:

(Pay attention to the clues)

Then, complete the activity HERE. 

PRACTICE

Roll the dice and answer the question you get. Try to give your opinion using THIS image. 

1. Should the government designate more protected areas? Explain?

2. Do you think that if we do not teach our children to cherish nature, they will harm it more? Why?

3. From your perspective, should the damage in coral reef should be worthy of more attention from the general public? Why?

4. Is submerging sculptures an effective idea to tackle the problem surrounding the conservation of reefs? Why?

5. What is a phenomenal idea to contribute with the oceans and marine life that you have seen recently?

6. How can we make an ecosystem stable? How can we help?

 

TED TALK:

Watch the video and answer the questions. 

Then, work on exercises G and I from the book, page 117.

Main activity 

                                       

You are part of an Ocean Conservation Program. You have to present a proposal to your group where you have to find a way to cherish the oceans through art, and this art should also aim for occean conservation.

Your project should be:

• Artistic
• Creative 
• Low budget
• Pro-ocean conservation (including marine species and coral reefs)

 

 

- Work in pairs 

- Use the vocabulary words 

- Be ready to present in the main session to your classmates and teacher. 

 

Classmates (the audience) must choose a project that they would like to participate in.