S1&2 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance Global warming and Climate change Séance 1 Task 1 : Anticipation Before you watch the video, in groups of 4 try to guess what the climate change is and what problems from climate change you will see. Make a list. Task 2 Video: Our planet in Transition: Pole to Pole http://www.green.tv/pole_to_pole/ Watch the video. Check your list of problems, . Discuss Can you add to your list (causes and consequences) ? Task 3 Discuss the issue of climate change. Focus on these questions : 1. What causes climate change ? 2. What is it due to 3. What are some of the direct effects of climate change ? 4. What are the long-term effects ? 5. What needs to be done to solve the problem ? Assignment : Fill the pronunciation grid
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S1&2 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance
Global warming and Climate change
Séance 1
Task 1 : Anticipation
Before you watch the video, in groups of 4 try to guess what the climate change is and what problems from climate change you will see. Make a list.
Task 2
Video: Our planet in Transition: Pole to Pole http://www.green.tv/pole_to_pole/
Watch the video. Check your list of problems, . Discuss Can you add to your list (causes and consequences) ?
Task 3
Discuss the issue of climate change. Focus on these questions : 1. What causes climate change ?
2. What is it due to
3. What are some of the direct effects of climate change ?
4. What are the long-term effects ?
5. What needs to be done to solve the problem ?
Assignment : Fill the pronunciation grid
Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance
Global warming and Climate change
Pronunciation grid - Word Stress
Use the Word Reference app on your mobile or your computer to find the stressed syllables for the missing words, listen to the pronunciation and train to pronounce them properly. Fill the grid with the missing ones and write them in phonetics
1. Alternative
2. Climate
3. Desert
4. Electric
5. Electricity
6. Extinction
7. Generation
8. Global
9. Polluted
10.Pollution
11. Radiation
12. Ultraviolet
13. Warming
14. Carbon
15. dioxide
16. Ozone
17. Layer
Match with the appropriate word and pronounce properly :
Use the Word Reference app on your mobile or your computer to find the stressed syllables for the missing words, listen to the pronunciation and train to pronounce them properly. Fill the grid with the missing ones and write them in phonetic
1. Alternative al ter na tive
2. Climate cli mate
3. Desert de sert
4. Electric e lec tric
5. Electricity e lec tri ci ty
6. Extinction ex tinc tion
7. Generation ge ne ra tion
8. Global glo bal
9. Polluted pol lu ted
10.Pollution pol lu tion
11. Radiation ra di a tion
12. Ultraviolet ul tra vio let
13. Warming war ming
14. Carbon
15. dioxide
16. Ozone
17. Layer
Match with the appropriate word and pronounce properly :
Observe and discuss in order to explain what it is to the class
Task 4b . Causes, effects and consequences of climate change
1. Complete the sentences with an appropriate cause and effect transition signal. Choose from the list below
Cause and effect transition signals
Due to Because of As a result of Because
Consequently As Since Given that
For this reason Therefore As a result This is because
The reason for this is that
1. The most urgent problems the world faces are global warming and climate change …...................... greenhouse gases and deforestation. 2. ….......................................... of global warming, the world is experiencing a rises in sea levels
3.There are more and droughts and floodings in different regions of the world …..................... regions are suffering agricultural losses. 4. ….................................... temperatures are increasing, many plants and animal species may become extinct. 5. Many economies in the world will be seriously damaged …............................….......... is the impacts of climate change.
b. Rephrase the sentences using a different expression from the grid
Task 5 : You are scientists studying climate change and you explain the situation : In groups prepare a 3mn oral account
Tool Box : Useful words and expressions to achieve your tasks
Nouns Verbs or expressions Adjectives
smoke environment environmentalist = green
protection
pollution
car exhaust carbon dioxide fossil fumes
rubbish / waste
destruction
a power station
a factory
petrol / oil fossil fuels
climate
heat a release /emission
greenhouse effect greenhouse gases (GHG) global warming
a warning
toxic substances
biodegradable
weather a hurricane / storm/tornado
a topical issue : un sujet d'actualité
truth # lie
the earth / planet flood # drought ice cap
sea level ecosystem
species
health
to protect /to save
to alter= to change
to pollute=to destroy=to damage,
to release/ to emit CO2 (carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere
to increase
to disappear to be responsible for to pour to trap To melt
to warn people against sthg
S+want+object+to+BV (see log)
to make people aware
affect
to endanger
Average :
polluting
inconvenient = which disturbs
terrifying
alarming
shocking
ominous = threatening = sinister...
to be /become aware of sthg :
S3 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance Global warming and Climate change
worksheet
Task 1 : (5 mn)
We have talked about global-warming and its consequences on the earth.
List the solutions you can think of to fill the grid below
At home Industry Transport Agriculture electricity
Task 2 : (15 mn) - Step 1 : individual work : Read the text you have been given.
- Step 2 : In groups of 4 or 5 discuss the content of the text and pick out the solutions proposed to complete the grid above
Task 3 :
In groups discuss and complete the Mind Map given to recap what you have learned. Fill the one for the group, wait until it is corrected to fill yours !
S3 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance Global warming and Climate Change
Grammar
A Vocabulary
1. Scan the text for words and expressions related to global warming. Underline them
2. Find synonyms for these 2 words in the text - to increase : - to decrease : 3. Find in the text the word you would use to describe a series of increases and increases
B Grammar
1. a. Read the text again and find 6 sentences with have+V-en verbal forms. - - - - - - b. What do you call this form ?
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c. Why is it used in each of them ?
d. Copy and observe sentences 1 and 3. - -
e. Explain why for and since are used ?
Since + …................
For + .......................
2. Observe the 2 verbal forms in the following sentence « Scientist (1)have recently shown that the temperature on earth (2) has been increasing by 0.1° every ten years over the past few decades a. Which form expresses a result ? b. Which form expresses an action which has started in the past, is still on today and will probably continue in the future ? c. What do you call each form ? 1: 2: D. What tense does each form correspond to ?
Read the text about climate change. Put the verbs into the correct form: Past Simple or Present Perfect. Use long forms if possible.
At the moment, scientists agree that the world's climate ….......................(become) warmer over the past 50 years, but they disagree about the causes. Some believe that human activities …........................(cause) climate change. They argue that for 1,000 or 2,000 years before 1850, when records …........................(begin) , the temperature was more or less stable. Short warm or cold periods …......................(occur) during that time, but the climate …........................( always return) to the same level,
However, since the Industrial Revolution, human beings ….......................(burn) more and more fossil fuels, such as coal and oil. In 1800 the atmosphere …..................(contain) around 280 parts per million of carbon dioxide (CO2). Since then there …...................(be) an increase of about 31 %. This extra carbon dioxide …......................(raise) the world’s temperature because of the greenhouse effect.
Other scientists disagree that human activities over the past 50 years …...................(cause) global warming. They point out that volcanoes and other natural processes …......................(always release) CO2 into the atmosphere, and that human activity …...................(contribute) a rise in CO2 of only three per cent.
In 1999, 156 countries ….............................(sign) the Kyoto protocol, part of a United Nations agreement on climate change, which …....................(come) into force in 2005. They …............(agree) to reduce their emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, although, some countries, such as the USA and Australia, …............................(not take) any action so far.
S4 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance
Global warming and climate change
Expression of certainty
1. Let's get ready
A scientist used the following sentences. How sure is he about each statement ? There's no doubt at all that the earth is getting warmer. It's fairly certain that Earth will have heated up by 4 degrees. There will be many other effects. The USA and Russia could suffer from drought.
Put the expressions in the correct section of the line below.
100% Sure it will happen
50% Sure
100% it won't happen
Add these expressions to the line. Some have the same meaning and can be side by side.
Maybe will definitly definitely won't
may I'm not sure if probably won't
will probably perhaps it's possible that …
I doubt that … won't I'm certain that
2. Discussion
What do you think ? Decide if the following ideas :
a) will hapen in the next 50 years
b) could happen
c) won't happen
Choose a, b or c for the following statements.
1. Most cars will be electric 2. Nuclear energy will end 3. Alternative energy will be more important than oil. 4. You will recycle all your bags, cans and paper. 5. Amost all the rain forests will disappear. 6. People will continue to sunbathe ; 7. The climate will get worse 8. The next generation will care more about the environment than the present. 9. In elections ''Green Issues » » will become more important than any other. 10. People will destroy the earth.
Where will you place these ideas on the line of certainty ?
Think about which expression of certainty you can use to express your opinion.
e.g.I'm certain that most cars will be electric
3. Group Work
Discuss with your group and decide where you want to put the ideas above. Write them with the new expressions
100% Sure it will happen
50% Sure
100% it won't happen
S5 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance
Global warming and climate change
Quiz
Now, how much do you know Environmental Problems that face the world today ?
Look at the quiz and try to answer the questions in pairs as fast as possible (15 mn maximum). Check on the Internet for any missing information.
1. What are CFCs and how do they affect the environment ?
2. What alternative forms of energy do you know ?
3. What is the ozone layer ? What does it do ? What is happening to it ?
4. How are forests good for the environment ? What is happening to them ?
5. What is a hybrid car ? How does it help the environment ?
6. What is acid rain ?
7. What is recycling? How does it help the environment ?
TEST
First name: ……………………………………………………………. Form:
…………………………
Surname: …………………………………………………………………. Date:
……………
Score : Written Comprehension : ….. / 10 pts - Written Expression : ….. / 10 pts
I. READING
1. Find the word corresponding to the following definition in the text /1pt
A layer of ice in the Polar Regions = …………………………………………………………
2. Make a diagram (schema) explaining how global warming is involved in the Polar bears
causes and consequences of the phenomenon.
Use the back of this sheet.
II. WRITING
The manager of a factory must explain why he has not chosen to use less polluting processes
and materials to produce his goods. He expresses several hypotheses. Write the speech he
has delivered at a conference. (100 words)
S7 Climate Change
Home sweet home
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaBoLqds-Bg step 1 : from 0.00 to 0.45 (listening no picture)
1. Individually : Listen and circle the words you actually hear horses / wind / coughing fits / birds / metal / horns / cars / explosions / sneeze / songs / planes / music / pumping. 2. Match the following adjectives with their antonyms
noisy favorable
brutal comforting
ominuous relaxing
disturbing quiet
pleasant serene
Threatening relaxing
tiring promising
3. Check with your partner 2 . Individually (Sound and pictures) a. List everything you can see b. List the colours : c. What can you say about the colours ? Are they bright ? d. What french equivalent would you use ? → In English we can use the suffix '' ….............. '' → Rewrite the adjectives:-> 3. Sum up saying what you feel. Use : It makes me ….....
Step 2 :from 0.45 to the end (listening no picture) 1. Note down everything you can hear 2. Pair work / Anticipate : What do you think you will see ? Use expressions of certainty. 3. Check : List everything you can see with you partner 4. Share your feelings with your partner. 5. Prepare an account to the class
Tool box: Agreeing: I (quite) agree; I agree 100%; I couldn't agree more Disagreeing: I totally disagree; I object to ..... ; not at all; I'm afraid I can't agree with you. Admitting: I must say ... ; admittedly..; That's quite true but...; obviously; of course;.... Complaining: I can't stand; I've had enough of; I'm sick of...; Suggesting: Why don't you ...?; You should.....; If I were you ........... I would........; Rebelling: How can you say....?; How dare you....?; You should know better! Nonsense! Being polite: Excuse me but.... ; Can I just say something?...; Sorry to interrupt you
but...; It may be true but ….; Could you …...(V), please?; I see your point but
S.8 Vision d'avenir et sentiment d'appartenance Global warming and Climate change
Final task
You take part in a debate on environment. You must create the whole
debate.
Playing the role you have chosen.
-A moderator : introduces environmental issues, greets and names the different protagonists, encourage them to interact: What about you, …. Don't you think..... ? Do you agree with x when he / she says...... ?
-Two scientists: give the causes and the consequences of global warming,
explain what could happen if nothing is done
-Two spokesmen of the food and car industries: raise economic issues for
populations, organic agriculture….
-A spokesman of the government of a developed country: gives
arguments for doing nothing
- A spokesman of the government of a developing country: points out the
difficulties of the country to have an environmental protecting policy.
-A spokesman of a country with climate refugees: gives examples of
problems
-A celebrity: disagrees with current policies, describes his / her views on the
topic and raises people's awareness.
-Two activists in non-governmental organizations (Greenpeace and World wild Fund): The impact of industry on the environment, give concrete examples of consequences of global warming.
