SIA 11 (old 21st)
STRESS: FRIEND OR FOE?
Discuss with your group:
- What situations are these?
- Can they cause any stress on people? Why?
- Have they ever caused you stress? Explain.
Extra discussion 
Discuss with your classmates the following questions. They will introduce some of the vocab words that will be necessary later. Moreover, take a look at THIS image.
1. What are some other situations that are associated with stress?
2. Is stress good, bad, or neutral (neither good or bad) for our overall physical and mental health? Explain.
3. What is chronic stress? Have you experienced it?
4. Which mechanisms do you know to fight stress?
5. Can humans and animals experience the same stress? Why?
6. What do you do to release stress?
7. Do we inevitably have to be stressed to function properly?
VOCABULARY
Click on the following document that will take you to a document with an exercise about vocabulary words.
PRACTICE 
Spin the wheel and try to use the word you get in one question that is related with the topic of "embracing stress".
Ask your classmate that question and try to relate it the topic of the unit.
Choose a role to answer:
- A psychologist (stress specialist)
- A life coach expert on stress management
- A worker under a lot of stress
- A doctor
Main Actitivy
This class is putting up a virtual support group to help each other out and share testimonies on how each of us handles stress.
Prepare a 3-minute speech where you share a testomony of a high-peak stress moment you had. Moreover, talk about the best ways in which you fight your stress (either work place stress or personal life stress). Be ready to share.
- INCLUDE VOCABULARY WORDS -
Let's talk about fears
Interview your classmates to know more about their fears and whether they cause them any stress or not.
Download the following document and interview your classmates about their fears. Follow the instructions.
Use the speaking skill:
List the possible causes of stress. Share with a classmate.
Check THIS infographic. Analyze whether the ways to reduce stress are helpful for you.
Work with your classmates on page 90-91. Analyze the inforgraphic and answer the questions.
Stress Management
Listen to a specialist talk about stress.
Then, do the reading HERE and do the exercises.
Focus on the idea of thought groups while you read with classmates.
VOCABULARY
Before continuing with the TED, we need vocabulary words.
Work on the following document: SIA 11 vocab ted.docx
PRACTICE
Spin the wheel. The color you get, is the question you must answer. Include as many vocabulary words as possible in your answers.
Watch the TED talk and take a second to work on the following:
Discuss:
1. What is "oxytocin"? What does it do?
2. What is the stress response?
3. How is knowing this side of stress going to make you healthier?
4. What does oxytocin do to you heart and your social life?
5. How does one create resilience?
Pay attention to these words:
Do you remember when the speaker used them?
Do you know the meaning of any of them? Is any word unknown for you? Which?
MAIN ACTIVITY
Find the instructions of the role play HERE.
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U 6
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:
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.
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U 7
LIVE AND LEARN
What are some subjects taught at schools that you consider absurd?
Should people balance technology use? Why?
How have the internet and technology impacted education?
Do you consider some methods of learning in teh education system outdated? Should schools keep up-to-date technology for learners? Why?
How do you like to expand your knowledge?
How has learning changed in the last couple of decades?
What is your favorite way of reading/learning something?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of online reading?
Discuss:
What possible roundtable discussion topics could come from this image only?
Is the internet making us bad readers? Explain.
What is your opinion on the use of technology in children and teenagers?
VOCABULARY 
1. Listen to a bunch of sentences the teacher will play for you. Take notes.
2. Then, using the words you wrote, fill out the blank spaces HERE.
PRACTICE 
Group 1:
Go to page 126. Discuss questions 1-3
Group 2:
Go to page 126. Discuss questions 4-6
Everyone is going to be a gossiper of the conversation. Take notes of the opinions of classmates. Make sure to cover every question.
Then, you will work with a new group and will gossip everything your classmates talked about. See if there any similarities in opinions.
Mention whether you agree or disagree with what they said.
Watch the following video to talk about tone:
Answer the questions.
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
You will have a role discussion with some classmates. You will have opposing views in the discussion.
You MUST use vocabulary words, the right tone, and the expressions from HERE
GROUP 1:
Topics 1 and 2
Sts A: 1
Sts B: 2
GROUP 2:
Topics 3 and 4
Sts A: 3
Sts B: 4
Find topics HERE
NOTE: The participation of each person must last no less than 1:30 (it could take a little longer)
Name some differences that you can notice from modern-day classrooms and education and the one from the image.
Name some similarities that you can notice from modern-day classrooms and education and the one from the image.
Useful vocabulary for comparison and contrast:
Build a School in the Cloud | "Schools as we know them are obsolete"
Vocabulary
Work on the following document. Vocab Ted U7.docx
Choose the best word for the context given. Think about the possible part of speech of the chosen option.
Main Activity
You are a educational consultant giving suggestions to Costa Rican education.
Prepare a suggestion to present to any of these institutions about their education choices. You can talk about teachers, methodologies, evaluations, etc. You should recommend them something to improve their general education system.
Your suggestion should be inspired by what you learned in the TED, in the video, and the round-table discussion.
A suggestion for MEP (elementary school, high school, or kindergarden
A suggestion for private universities in Costa Rica
A suggestion for private language institutions like CCCN
Work individually
You will have 10 minutes to get ready and 3 to present (set timer)
Present in groups
Include at least 5 vocabulary words.
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U 8
DO IT YOURSELF 
Click on the following images, take a look, and consider the following:
Have you ever done something yourself?
What are some abilities people need to do something like what you saw on the images?
What materials do you need to do something like this?
Can you do it yourself or would you need an extra hand?
Would like to try it? Explain
The Psychology Behind DIY
Look at the photo.
- What are the people doing? How do you think they feel?
- Why do you think some people like to do DIY projects, such as remodeling a house, rather than hiring someone to do it for them?
- Why do you think some people like to make things for themselves, for example knitting a sweater or building a piece of furniture, rather than buying them?
VOCABULARY 
Watch these videos of bathroom renovations DIY. Discuss the questions.
Open this document: vocab diy.docx
Read those definitions and think of a possible word to match them.
Create a list with the possible word, and also write down the part of speech you think it is.
Then, change pairs to compare your answers.
MAIN ACTIVITY
The people of the tiktoks have given you a room of your house to change it completely. The only requisite is tht you have to participate in the DIY project.
Tell your classmates about:
What room would you choose?
What would you change first?
What do you expect it to look like?
Where would you get ideas from?
How would you feeel after participating in the project?
Include at least 5 vocabulary words.
Include ideas from the listening and infographic.
Include right intonation for lists
How do you give instructions in English?
Choose any of these links and explain the process you see to your classmate. First, do some brainstorm by looking at the image; then, save the picture and explain it with your own words. Use the speaking skill.
SELF-SUSTAINING VILLAGES
Open source blueprints for civilization
"a single burned DVD is effectively a civilization starter"
VOCABULARY 
1. Download the attached document. Analyze each word and the context given. vocab sust.docx
2. Then, go to Breakout Rooms and edit THIS document with your team.
Would it be possible for your community to become self-sustaining?
Your local government is considering the idea of having a self-sustaining village in your neighborhood.
St A: You and your classmate will present reasons why it would be a good idea to such village.
St B: You and your classmate will present cons of having such village.
St C: you come from a self-sustaining villabe and will present ideas to make a neighborhood self-sustaining little by little.
As a group, analyze the proposal and information.
Think about Marcin's idea worth spreading.
Be ready to share your insight about it.
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U 1
LIFE UPGRADES
Watch the following video.
Your best health tip
Edit this google doc and add your best health tip. Then, discuss them with a classmate.
Which one do you find more interesting?
Vocabulary introduction
Have a conversation with classmates about health
1. What does the term "free therapy" mean for you?
2. Name some things that are fundamental for your well-being
3. How do you avoid excessive fatigue?
4. What are some healthy habits you have adopted?
5. Is commitment necessary to keep a good health? Why?
6. How can you upgrade your current lifestyle?
V O C A B U L A R Y 
Unscramble the words to find out the vocabulary word. The synonym may help you to find out the word.
Work on the document attached here. Find out the best answer for each statement
Document: U 1 vocab.docx
LET´S PRACTICE
Discuss questions from your book. Try to include as many vocabulary words as possible in your answers.
Note: Include different phrases to give your opinion. Find some options HERE.
Main Activity
CREATE YOUR OWN PODCAST
Create a 3-minute podcast on an easy, simple, achievable
way to improve one's life.
On your podcast, include vocabulary
words and the speaking skilss from the book on page 10
Use THIS link.
SMILING
Ron Gutman: The Hidden Power of Smiling :)
Would you consider smiling a superpower?
If it does have powers, which ones are them?
VOCABULARY
Work on the following activity to complete the sentences with the right vocabulary word.
Analyze the part of speech of each choice (N, V, ADJ, ADV)
Practice
Spin the wheel to get a color. The color you get, is the question you must answer.
Note: To give your opinion, include various phrases besides "I think". Find some options HERE.
QUESTIONS:
Main Activity
We will have a group discussion with experts that will discuss the idea of smiling and it benefits.
Follow the roles assigned and do research to support your claim.
St A: a neuroscientist expert researching that smiling has benefits for physical health
St B: a life coach researching that smiling has benefits on your mood
St C: a sociologist researching that smiling has positive social effects
Each of you must speak for at least 2 minutes defending the claim you have, and presenting research that supports it.
Include vocabulary words
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u 2
Choose one of the following movements:
You will represent the movement, so investigate all you can to later introduce the organization to us. Mention what theor mision, vision, goal is.
You will have 3 minutes to as much research as possible.
Look at the following image
Discuss:
How does it represent a move forward in society?
What are some social movements that have happened recently?
What are some social movements that you'd like to see happen in the future?
Vocabulary 
Listen to the sentences. Make a list of words that seem interesting or unknown for you.
Click HERE to see some context. Can any of your words fill out the blank spaces?
Work on THIS document. Follow the instructions.
PRACTICE
Spin the first wheel to get a word; then, spin the second which verb tense you should use to make a question with.
1st wheel:
2nd wheel
What are some good and bad experiences you have had in the doctor's office?
Should doctors be completely transparent with their patients?
Mention reasons why doctors should be transparent.
What is a conflict of interest? How could doctors be influenced by it?
"People want to know about their doctors"
A conflict of interest occurs when a person (or an organization) has multiple interests, one of which could affect the judgement behind his or her decisions and actions. For example, it would be a conflict of interest for a journalist to write a story promoting a business that he or she owns.
Conversation: Page 32, exercise B 
VOCABULARY 
Work on the following document. U2 TED vocab.docx
Choose the best phrase context given.
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