This document summarizes an academic class that covered several topics: 1) There was a test on a previous lecture and presentation examples. 2) A video about presentation tips and techniques was shown and discussed. 3) A TED talk on cloning was presented and the class had a discussion about cloning endangered species. 4) The class covered biology topics like pollination and penguins and built vocabulary around reproduction.

1. Academic InteractionsAcademic Interactions
130130
IECP
Fall 2015
Nikki Mattson

2. HWHW
• Collect CS, pg. 15 labeling and revision

3. AnnouncementsAnnouncements
• Women’s Conversation Group 2:50-3:30
• Cookies and Coloring, ITC – until 4:30

4. AgendaAgenda
• Test (9:05-9:30) –please sit in your seat quietly if you
finish early so as not to distract others.
• 2nd
PSU Presentation example
• Presentation and PPTTips
• Pathways 2

5. Test (30 minutes)Test (30 minutes)
• 1) Read the multiple choice andT/F questions (3
minutes)
• 2) Listen to the lecture twice.
• 3) Complete the test

6. Video 2Video 2
• https://psu.voicethread.com/share/6121744/

7. Discussion/AnalysisDiscussion/Analysis
• How did the two presentations compare to each
other?
• What did you see in the presentations that you
might want to do in your presentation?
• What did you see in the presentations the you might
NOT want to do in your presentation?

8. Presentation Components (smallPresentation Components (small
group discussions)group discussions)
• What are the components (parts) of an effective
academic presentation?

9. Presentation componentsPresentation components
• Introduction – hook, general introduction, outline
for the presentation
• Presentation – signal words (transitions), logical
order and explanations, clear explanations and
examples
• Conclusion – signal word (transition), final thoughts

10. PPT Tip Video!PPT Tip Video!
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso

11. PPT TipsPPT Tips

12. Text AmountText Amount
http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/

13. GraphicsGraphics
http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/

14. Fonts and ColorsFonts and Colors

15. Pathways 2: Reproducing LifePathways 2: Reproducing Life
(biology)(biology)

16. Background InformationBackground Information
Pollination
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge3EM8AERV0
Molly Fish
•(handout)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_eas
t/7360770.stm (00:23-01:10)
•Penguins
•movie
Read pg. 23 and group discussion, pg. 22 1-3

17. Listening and Vocabulary BuildingListening and Vocabulary Building
• 1) Listen to an audio clip
• 2) Try to think about which word matches the
definitions. Write your guess on the handout.
• 3) Walk around the room to look at the target
words that match your handout. Write the
target words on your handout (correct any
incorrect guesses).
• 4) Listen carefully again
• 5) Complete pg. 24, B

18. Building VocabularyBuilding Vocabulary
• An elephant seal shares South Georgian Island with a huge of
King Penguins. The penguins have come to the island to reproduce, but
space can be a problem. Each penguin must defend its , a
small area less than three feet (one meter) across.
• Although adult King Penguins around 30 pounds (14 kilograms),
they cannot always their chicks against such as this
skua. In this ocean, seals and other sea animals sometimes eat
penguins.
• Cold temperature also challenge penguin . This
penguin keeps its egg warm until its returns. Adults may swim
and eat for two weeks or more before they return and take over the
care of the eggs.
• Climate change is creating another . Penguin chicks are not
independent. They on their parents for food. Warmer ocean
water means less food nearby, so penguin parents are away for longer
time periods and more chicks die.
colony
territory
reproduction adult
mate
weigh
defend predators
challenge
depend

19. Using VocabularyUsing Vocabulary
• P25 A
• Story – Write a short story using the following
four words: colony, territory, mate, and adult.
Then we will share our stories with each other.

20. Using VocabularyUsing Vocabulary
• P25 B – whole group
• P25 C – whole group

21. TED Talk: CloningTED Talk: Cloning
• 1) Listen and take notes on important information
• 2) Group Quiz
• 3) Cloning Discussion

22. TED TalkTED Talk
• Video

23. Group QuizGroup Quiz

24. Group QuizGroup Quiz
• 1.What is the main purpose/idea of the talk?
• To discuss the use of cloning and stem cells to resurrect life.
• 2. What are the two ways to ways to make copies of cells and organisms?
• cloning (somatic cell nuclear transfer) and cell reprogramming
• 3. About how many species have been cloned so far?
• 2 dozen (24)
• 4. Which animal was the first to be cloned?
• a frog
• 5.What are the two types of cloning that are mentioned?
• interspecies and intraspecies
• 6. What was the first endangered species to be cloned?
• a gaur
• 7. What happened with the gaur that was born?
• It was born successfully, but it died two days later.
• 8. Which animal from the San Diego Zoo was cloned?
• A banteng

25. DiscussionDiscussion
• What are your thoughts about the video that you
saw?
• What do you think happened with the banteng that
was born?
• What do you think about the idea of cloning to save
endangered species or even to bring back extinct
species?

26. HWHW
• Set up your class observation
• Monday of next week (130A)/Tuesday(130B) class is
cancelled for PSU class observations
• Complete Conversation Starter for pg. 24 words by
midnight tonight.
• English Central Goal 2 Due Sunday by 7 PM