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Lesson 1: Hoop Dreams - Vocab! What does advice mean?
Using your words to help someone do something
Lesson 5: Slow Food - Vocab! What does ingredient mean? Give an example.
It is something you put in the food. For example, one ingredient in a cake is butter.
Lesson 1: Invisibility Cloak - Topic
What is an invisibility cloak?
Lesson 4: The Idiot Box - Title
What is an idiot box? Why is it called this?
TV. Because watching too much of it could make you less smart.
Lesson 7: Banking on Success
What is one reason people choose to have a bank account?
It helps them save money
Lesson 2: Friendship Goes Both Ways - Title! Explain what this title means in as much detail as possible.
Lesson 6: Calm Down - Topic! What is one thing someone can do to calm down?
Listen to music
Breathe
Talk to a friend
Lesson 1: Invisibility Cloak - Benefits
List two types of people who can benefit from invisibility cloaks.
Militaries
Regular People
Lesson 5: Exergaming - Title!
The title of this lesson contains two words. What are they? What does the word mean when you put them together?
Exercise + Gaming
Exergaming = a video game you play that requires you to exercise while playing
Lesson 8: Teen Celebrities - Pro and Con!
What is a positive thing about being a celebrity? What is a negative thing?
Pro = learn from other, role model, money
Con = responsibility, pressure, no childhood
A cheer can be any noise made in approval of your team, whereas a chant is a sequence of words repeatedly said, typically said by many people together, as a way to show support for your team or even a particular person.
Lesson 7: Webcomics are Great - Topic! What are two good things about webcomics?
1. They are convenient
2. Easy to carry around
Lesson 2: Wingsuits - How?
How does a wingsuit work? Explain in as much detail as possible.
The air hits the bottom of the wings and pushes you up. It also has a parachute which helps you slow down before hitting the ground.
Lesson 5: Exergaming - Project!
Give an example of a new exergame! What is the exercise? What is the game? How does it work?
VR Soccer = VR + Soccer
Wear a VR headset. Kick the ball in the goal.
Lesson 9: Sporty Teens - People!
Who are the two sporty teens we learned about in class and what sport did they play?
Lebron James = basketball
Lionel Messi = soccer
Lesson 4: Stage Fright - Speaking! Please answer the following question with a thesis, two reasons, and details to support your answer. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
Do you think it is better to give presentations with notes or without notes?
Sample Response:
If you had to give a presentation in class, do you think it would be better to give it with or without notes? I think it is better to give presentations with notes. I have two reasons to support my answer. My first reason is because it is easier. When I have my notes, I can look at my next idea, so I don't forget what I wanted to say. My second reason is because it gives a better presentation. If I don't have my notes, I feel nervous and don't give a good presentation. I don't feel nervous with my notes, so my presentations are better. For these reasons, giving presentations with notes is easier than giving them without notes.
Lesson 8: The Amazing Taj Mahal - Speaking!
Please answer the following question with a thesis, two reasons, and details to support your answer. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak.
Do you agree that you should study the history of a tourist attraction before visiting it?
Sample Response
If you are visiting a tourist attraction, should you study the history of it before you go? I think you should. First, you will enjoy it more. If you know more about the attraction before you visit, you will be able to understand more about it. The more you understand it, the more you will enjoy visiting it. Second, it is more respectful. Not knowing what type of attraction you are visiting it a bit rude, and could lead to problems if you start doing something that you shouldn't be doing at that place.
Lesson 2: Wingsuits - Extreme Sports!
Give an example of a NEW extreme sport that could use wingsuits. How could people use the wingsuit in this extreme sport?
SkySkiing - use the wingsuit to jump off the mountain after skiing part way down
Lesson 6: Weird Home Remedies - Home Remedies Around the World!
What do people in China do for constipation?
Eat spinach soup
Lesson 9: Sporty Teens - Hardships!
What are three hardships of being a sporty teen? Why are these things hard?
Fame, Fan Support, An Adult World
Fame = no privacy
Fan Support = lots of pressure
An Adult World = grow up fast
Lesson 1: Hoop Dreams - Writing! Write a one paragraph response to the following question. You have 2 minutes to write your response.
Do you prefer working on one goal at a time, or working on many goals at one time?
Sample Response:
I prefer working on one goal at a time, as opposed to working on many goals at one time. Firstly, I do better work. If I do many things at once, each thing I do will be a bit worse than if I did them one at a time. Secondly, it makes me feel better. Completing one thing after another gives me a good feeling, but if I do many things at once, I can become stressed.
Lesson 9: Siesta Power - Writing! Write a one paragraph response to the following question. You have 2 minutes to write your response.
When is the best time to take a nap?
Sample Response
I love naps! The best time to take a nap is right after lunch. First, it helps me work. I always eat a big lunch. This makes me feel a bit tired. If I try to work right after eating I get grumpy, but if I take a quick nap after eating, then when I wake up I am ready to work again. Second, it the hottest part of the day. I don't like doing much when it is really hot outside. The heat makes me feel sleepy. This is the best time to take a nap since I will fall asleep quickly and not waste time trying to fall asleep.
Lesson 3: AI - Today and Drawbacks
1. What is an example of AI today?
2. What is a potential drawback of AI?
1. Self-driving cars
2. Unemployment
Lesson 6: Weird Home Remedies - Home Remedies Around the World!
In this lesson, we learned about home remedies from three continents around the world. What are those three continents?
Asia, Europe, North America
Lesson 9: Sporty Teens - Project!
Would you rather be a pro sporty teen or not be a pro sporty teen? Give two reasons to support your answer. 30 seconds to prepare. 60 seconds to speak.
Sample Response
I would rather be a pro sporty teen than not be one. My first reason is because it would a lot of fun to play a sport I enjoy at such a high level. My second reason is because I could meet some of my favorite players. I could even play with them or against them, which would be very fun.