Netizens
A person who uses the internet actively. It is a digital citizen.
Mention one example of a global challenge
Climate change, drought, hunger, poverty, war, migration etc.
What does HSE stand for?
Health, safety and environment.
What does "Break the ice" mean?
Start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
What tool is mainly used to drive a nail into a wall?
A hammer
What is fake news?
False or misleading information presented as news
Mention one example of a personal challenge young people may face.
ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, eating disorders, bad self image, family issues, teenage pregnancy, loss etc.
Name three examples of PPE (personal protective equipment).
Hearing protection, safety boots, safety googles, gloves, hardhat, reflective gear
What does "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
Get exactly the right answer
What tool is used to check if a surface is level?
A (spirit) level
What is an echo chamber?
An environment where people mostly see/hear opinions similar to their own
Can you mention the names of at least two people we heard about when we worked with the topic "challenges"?
Greta Thunberg, Jamie Oliver, Michael Phelps, Sam from "Slam", Alex from "Maid"
What should you do if you notice a safety hazard on a construction site?
Report it.
What does the idiom "Once in a blue moon" mean?
Something that rarely happens
What is the English name for "stillas"?
Scaffold
Give one reason why it is important to check the source of information before sharing it online.
To avoid spreading fake news, mis- or disinformation, to avoid scammers. To maintain your own credivility.
Give a brief summary of the excerpt we read from "Slam"
It was a story about a 16 year old boy named Sam, who on his birthday got a text message from his girlfriend Alicia, saying they had to meet. They met at Starbucks, and then she told him she thought she was pregnant, and they had to figure out how to deal with that.
What was the name of the film we saw in class where a fatal accident, with explosions and fire, causing the death of 11 people, arose at an American oil rig?
Deepwater Horizon
The ball is in your court.
It is your turn to make a decision or take action.
What is the difference between a hand saw and a circular saw?
A hand saw is a manual tool that is operated by hand, while a circular saw is a power tool that uses a rotating circular blade.
Explain how social media can have both positive and negative effects on democracy.
Positive: freedom of speech, share opinions, participate in online debates and campaigning, raise awareness of societal issues
Negative: misinformation and fake news quickly go viral which can cause confusion and harm, political polarization, voter manipulation etc.
Give a brief summary of the Netflix series Maid.
Maid was about a young woman named Alex, who ran away from an abusive husband, to start a better life for herself and her 2-year old daughter Maddy. She faced a lot of obstacles when dealing with the social welfare system in the US, struggling to get a job and a place to live, while also fighting for custody for her daughter, and dealing with a dysfunctional family.
Explain why following HSE rules is important for both workers and employers.
To ensure a safe and health-promoting work environment for everyone at a workplace, and to prevent accidents.
Bite off more than you can chew.
To take on a task that is too difficult or too much work.
A carpenter needs to measure, cut, and fasten wooden boards. Name one tool they could use for each task.
A carpenter could use a tape measure to measure the boards, a circular saw (/mitre saw/hand saw) to cut them, and a hammer (/drill) to fasten them together with nails (/screws).