Citizen

Science

B1 INFINITY WEEK WEDNESDAY

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Lesson 01

Science Puzzle

Complete 4-5 puzzles. Pause after every activity.

GAP FILL

1. Jenny is known for her ____________ skills. She always carefully examines the details before making any decisions.
2. Last week, Tom ____________ the riddle that had been puzzling everyone in the class. He found the solution by thinking creatively.
3. In order to come up with innovative solutions, it is important to practice _____________. This involves generating new ideas and looking at problems from different perspectives.
4. The detective was very ____________. He noticed even the smallest clues that others would have missed.
5. Can you ____________ this math problem for me? I've been struggling with it for a while.

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Word Bank: Cracked, Solve, Analytical, Answer, Creative Thinking, Observant.

GAP FILL

Word Bank: Cracked, Solve, Analytical, Answer Creative Thinking, Observant.

1. Jenny is known for her analytical skills. She always carefully examines the details before making any decisions.
2. Last week, Tom cracked the riddle that had been puzzling everyone in the class. He found the solution by thinking creatively.
3. In order to come up with innovative solutions, it is important to practice creative thinking. This involves generating new ideas and looking at problems from different perspectives.
4. The detective was very observant. He noticed even the smallest clues that others would have missed.
5. Can you solve this math problem for me? I've been struggling with it for a while.

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What is citizen science?

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Are we all scientists?

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Why is science important?

In pairs, choose a project you would like to take part in.

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Make a mini presentation describing the project and why you like it.

PRESENTATION

Go through the introduction as a group, ask the class for suggestions for the 'select an activity’ section and briefly discuss the activity.

To be on the same wavelength

To push one’s buttons

To pull the plug

To feel like a cog in a machine

To blow a fuse

It’s not rocket science

Choose two idioms to research. Then write a short dialogue using the idioms.

LESSON 2

EXPERIMENT (TOP SECRET)

Observe and collect new vocabulary in the next few activities and then memorise them.

WORD

Look, it’s a 'word' in its natural habitat.

THE MEMORY PALACE

How will this picture help you remember new vocabulary?

Discuss how to remember a list of words, for example, a shopping list by using a memory palace. More information here.

MEMORY TEST

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Everyone, share your words, and I will write them on the board.

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You will have five minutes to make a mind palace for the list of words.

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Then, I will erase the words and you will have to write down as many as you can.

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The student with the longest list wins.

Complete the activities and write down at least 6 new science vocabulary items

Students complete the activities on this website and write down new vocabulary terms.

What is a clone?

Is cloning a good thing?

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Discussion

• If we could clone dinosaurs like Jurassic Park, would you want to?
• What would you do if you had a clone of yourself?
• Would it be a good idea to clone famous people?
• What person/animal/thing would you clone?

DOLLY THE SHEEP

Predict: Why is Dolly the sheep important to science?

DOLLY THE SHEEP

• Where was Dolly the Sheep cloned?
• When was she born?
• How old was Dolly when she died?
• Why do researchers think she may have died so young?
• Do you agree with cloning?

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Mini Debate: To clone or not to clone

Jane is blind and has a guide dog called Bob.

Bob is Jane’s best friend and she feels that without him she couldn’t live.

Should Jane be allowed to clone Bob before he dies?

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Should people be allowed to clone their pets?

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There is only one Giant Panda left on earth. It does not have a partner to breed with so once it dies the species will be extinct.

Should scientists be allowed to clone another Giant Panda?

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Should scientists be allowed to clone endangered species?

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A developing country with food shortages want to clone their best food producing animals, cows, chickens, pigs etc. to try and produce more food per animal to solve their food shortages.

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Should countries be allowed to clone animals to increase food production?

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John Green is a farmer in Texas and he wants to clone his prize bull to sell it and make money.

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Should farmers be allowed to clone their best animals to make money?

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Mini Debate: To clone or not to clone

MEMORY TRAIN

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In the memory train game, each student will say a word. They will also say the word of the student before them, and so on.

LESSON 3

IF + CONDITION + RESULT

PRESENT SIMPLE

Zero Conditional

WHEN: To talk about things that are generally true, like a scientific fact.

EXAMPLE: If you leave ice in the sun, it melts.

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IN PAIRS MAKE SENTENCES USING THE ZERO CONDITIONAL

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• What happens if you heat water?
• What happens when it snows?
• What happens if you forget your umbrella on a rainy day?
• What happens if you play a video game for 24 hours?
• What happens if you are late for school?
• What happens if you forget to water your plants?

IF + PAST SIMPLE + PRESENT CONDITIONAL

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Second conditional

WHEN: Imaginary situations in the present or future.

EXAMPLE:

• If I won a million pounds, I could buy a house.
• If I had a unicorn, I would be happy.

YOU ARE A WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

You are visiting a dangerous rainforest alone to observe animals in their natural habitat.

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In groups, choose seven objects that may help you on your adventure.

Students should discuss the scenarios in groups first and then share their answer with the class. Rule: They can only use their chosen object once.

BREAKFAST TIME

Imagine you need to find some food. What tool would you use and why?

If I had a ............. I would ...........

TIGER

Imagine you encounter an angry tiger. How would you calm it down?

If I had a ............. I would ...........

YOU ARE LOST

Imagine you escaped the tiger, but now you are lost. How would you find your way back to the path?

If I ........................

A SWARM OF WASPS

Imagine you climbed a tree to find your way back to the path but accidentally disturbed a wasps’ nest. What would you do?

If..............................

A RARE FLOWER

Imagine you discover a rare flower, but you are not allowed to pick it. How would you make sure you remember this moment?

If..............................

STORM

Imagine a dangerous storm is coming. How would you find shelter?

If..............................

IT'S NIGHT TIME.

Imagine you need to build a fire to stay warm. Which object would you choose to make a fire?

If……

You survived! Your valuable contributions to science will never be forgotten.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Follow the QR code and learn as much as you can in 10 minutes. Afterwards I will ask you some questions.

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Matter Marathon

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In pairs race to create a list of FIVE examples for each category (Solid, liquids and gases). Ready, set, go!

Liquids Solids Gases

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TRUE OR FALSE

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1. Liquids can flow and be poured,
2. Particles in gases cannot move freely.
3. When you stir the cornflour slime slowly, it becomes easier to stir. When stirred quickly, it becomes harder to stir.
4. Everything is made of particles.
5. A particle is a single piece of matter from an element or a compound, which is too small to be seen.
6. Scientific models make scientific concepts harder to understand.
7. When a solid gets hotter, its particles vibrate faster and it expands.

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TRUE OR FALSE

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• Liquids can flow and be poured. TRUE
• Particles in gases cannot move freely. FALSE
• When you stir the cornflour slime slowly, it becomes easier to stir. When stirred quickly, it becomes harder to stir. TRUE
• Everything is made of particles. FALSE
• A particle is a single piece of matter from an element or a compound, which is too small to be seen. TRUE
• Scientific models make scientific concepts harder to understand. FALSE
• When a solid gets hotter, its particles vibrate faster and it expands.TRUE

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