Unit 7. Pepe Larios: Being an environmental activist is like being a detective
Final product: A request in Change.org to persuade about the situation concerning endangered species in the world and Andalusia.
Session 1
Extra practice of vocabulary: Match the pictures with the environmental issue tha shows
3. Read the comments
of some environmental experts: Suggest a way to improve the situation
Session 2
1. Zero waste. What is it?
2. Listening. A zero waste life. Write down her habits
3. My zero waste life. Ideas for reducing waste
4. Let's recycle. Place the vocabulary into the correct recycling
bin
Session 3
1. Hard future: What are the most
important problems that the world is going through?
Session 4
1. Life on land a
below water: Vocabulary race about animals
3. Sacred
animals: Choose a country with
a sacred animal and explain why it is so important
Session 5
1. Studying animals: Advantages/disadvantages
2. Reading: Scientists use robot chick to study penguins. What statement summarises better each
paragraph?
Penguins are amazing animals that have captured the hearts of people all over the world. But what do we know about their behavior and social interactions? Thanks to a group of scientists, we now have a better understanding of these aspects of penguin life, thanks to a new tool that they've developed: a robot chick.
A group of scientists from the National Institute of Polar Research in Japan developed a robot chick. The device, which is made of soft materials and covered in synthetic feathers, looks and moves like a real penguin baby, and has a camera and microphone built into it to capture audio and video footage of the surrounding area.
The researchers first tested the robot chick in a field study of Adélie penguins in Antarctica. During the trial, they were able to observe the behavior of the birds up close and in detail, without causing any undue stress or interruption. The robot chick also enabled the scientists to record previously unseen interactions, such as the way that parents vocalize to their chicks, how they communicate with their partner, and how they interact with other adults in their colony.
The use of the robot chick has already yielded a wealth of information about penguin behavior that was previously unknown. For example, researchers have been able to see the way that penguin parents use their bodies to create a shelter and regulate temperature for their chicks, and how they take turns to care for their young. They have also discovered that males and females take on different roles when caring for their offspring, with males often performing more of the vocalizations and females more of the feeding and brooding.
Overall, the use of the robot chick has allowed scientists to see and record penguin behavior in a non-invasive way and has opened up a whole new avenue of research into these fascinating creatures. It is hoped that as the technology continues to develop, we will gain an even greater understanding of our feathered friends and their complex social structures.
Session 6
3. Research: Investigate deeply
about one endangered animal in Andalusia.
Session 7
1. Should zoos exist?
Pro/cons
2. Reading: Are Zoos Cruel? Summarise the position of the writer. What is your opinion?
Zoos are places where many animals are kept in captivity for the entertainment of visitors. However, this practice has been met with much criticism from animal rights activists, who argue that zoos are cruel and inhumane.
Firstly, zoos are often overcrowded with animals confined to small spaces. Many animals in zoos suffer from a lack of space, which can result in them feeling stressed and bored, leading to negative behaviors such as pacing or self-harm. Additionally, the artificial environments in which the animals are kept can be damaging to their physical and mental health.
Furthermore, zoos do not provide natural conditions for the animals they house. Many facilities have been accused of neglecting the needs of animals, including inadequate food and water supplies, insufficient medical care, and limited opportunities for exercise and socialization.
Opponents of zoos also argue that animals should not be kept for our amusement. It is cruel to take away their freedom and force them to perform for our entertainment. Moreover, zoos create a society that thinks it is okay to treat animals as objects for our pleasure.
In conclusion, while zoos may provide entertainment for visitors, the negative impacts on the health and well-being of animals cannot be ignored. They are cruel and unnatural environments that rob animals of their freedom and their right to live in the wild. If we truly care about the welfare of animals, then we need to find more ethical and humane ways to appreciate and protect them without having to cage them up and make them suffer.
3. BioDomo of Science
Park of Granada: Investigate about their action. Is it similar to
a Zoo?
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