Prep for the global test - teens and technology

Technology plays an important role in teens' lives. Are they using technology wisely?
Have a look at the website 'Teens and Technology' and do the tasks.

Here you can see an infographic on the advantages and disadvantages of technology. Think about its major topics and answer the questions that follow:

1. What do you use technology for?

2. Do you think technology is a good or bad thing? Why?

3. Do you think that technology can be dangerous? Why?

Teens and Technology - infographics by students

André and Luis

Filipa and Adriana

Ismael

Salvador

Joana and Laura

Tatiana and Lara

Paulo V., Paulo R. and Gomes

João and Bernardo

Teens and Technology

Nowadays teens can't live without technology. Think about the way you relate to technology. Are you addicted to it? Would you know what to do in a world without technology? How is it affecting our lives? 
Watch the videos below and reach your own conclusions.

Now that you have put some thought on this issue and made up your mind about the PROS and CONS of Technology and the Internet, go ahead and make an infographic about it. You may use some information from the text "The Iteens" we read in classes.

Use the digital tool easel.ly and present your ideas and conclusions to the rest of your classmates. BE CREATIVE and remember you are not supposed to write a text about the PROS and CONS of Technology but to make an INFOGRAPHIC about it. Don't forget to share your work with me,

Martin Luther King's Day

On 16th January, Martin Luther King's Day is celebrated in many places around the globe.
Let's learn more about the life and work of Martin Luther King.

  All over the world people celebrate his life and legacy.

Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Meera Dolasia on January 13, 2016

Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy of the extraordinary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). It is thanks to the vision and courage of this tireless clergyman turned civil rights activist that America is today a nation where everyone has equal rights, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. 

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Who was ... Martin Luther King Jr.?

By Meera Dolasia on January 21, 2013

Minister, saint, hero, civil rights activist - These are the words often used to describe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - However, in light of President Barack Obama the word that seems to fit [him] perfectly, is visionary - The man who had the foresight to see that America could one day transform into a nation where everyone is equal, regardless of race, color or creed. So who was this amazing man that single handedly  pearheaded America's civil rights movement?

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Martin Luther King Jr. Had A Dream - What's Yours?

By Meera Dolasia on January 17, 2011

In 1963, a Baptist clergyman turned civil rights leader called Martin Luther King, Jr. rocked the American public with a poignant speech. Entitled 'I Have a Dream', it's message can be summarized with this single line - 'I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character'. Read news article

Songs Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, over 40 years after his death, we still honor this great man and his passion for equality. In the USA his life is celebrated on the third Monday of every January. Let us not just reflect on his life and achievements, but also think about what we dream, wish for this difficult world we live in. Use the padlet below to share your thoughts with us. You may find some inspiration in some of his words MLK quotes. 

A Question of Art

In unit 2 - A Question of Art, we have been talking about Cinema, Music and Books. Have a look at this website. It may help you with your Film Review Assignment.

Travel Words

If you travel to a foreign country, you will need to use specific vocabulary. Here you have some useful words on travelling. Visit this website and learn more about the english language. The next time you travel you can use some of these words.

School Exchanges and Studying abroad

In classes we have studied the topics "School exchanges" and "Studying abroad". We have talked about the Programme Erasmus + and have read about an exchange student's unforgettable experience in Bath and Oxford. 

Watch the video about Erasmus + again and write a comment on the following: Would you like to go on a Students' Exchange Programme? Give your reasons.