Una lunga analisi di un valore storico assoluto che ha resisto nel tempo e che rappresenta sempre una formula di diversificazione e di protezione dalla perdita del valore, dall'inflazione e da politiche scellerate di politici e la finanza globalizzata contro il popolo che lavora e risparmia per ottenere una vita migliore.
Una lunga analisi di un valore storico assoluto che ha resisto nel tempo e che rappresenta sempre una formula di diversificazione e di protezione dalla perdita del valore, dall'inflazione e da politiche scellerate di politici e la finanza globalizzata contro il popolo che lavora e risparmia per ottenere una vita migliore.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Beginners Guide to TikTok for Search - Rachel Pearson - We are Tilt __ Bright...
L' oro l'estrazione la produzione e la storia
1.
2. learn what is gold and what its
qualities are.
learn what makes gold so desirable.
discover where and how to find gold.
find out what the uses of gold are.
be exposed to ancient civilizations.
In this lesson you willIn questa lezione tu
imparerai che cosa è l’oro e quali sono le sue
qualità.
imparerai ciò che rende l'oro così
desiderabile.
scoprirai dove e come trovare l'oro.
scoprirai in che modo l’oro viene usato.
conoscerai le antiche civiltà.
You will become a gold hunter!Potrai diventare un cacciatore d’oro!
3. learn how to create a metaphor.
write a story according to paintings.
experience a listening comprehension.
learn what gold is and words.
connected to it.
You will alsoinoltre
impararerai a creare una metafora.
a scrivere una storia in base alle
immagini.
a sperimentare una comprensione
orale.
imparerai che cosa è l’oro e le parole
ad esso collegate.
4. Called by some the flesh of the Gods
and by others the sun made tangible,
gold has inspired every civilization in
history.
Men and women have
lusted after gold ever
since its discovery seven
thousand years ago.
Uomini e donne hanno
desiderato di possedere
oro fin dalla sua
scoperta, 7.000 anni fa.
Chiamato da alcuni la carne degli Dei e
da altri il sole fatto tangibile, l’oro ha
ispirato tutte le civiltà della storia.
5. From ancient Greece to China, from
India to Peru, GOLD has been admired
and valued for its warmth, its beauty,
its sensuality and its spiritual richness.
sensuality
warmth
beautiful
spiritual richness
_______ ______
_
Can you add some more qualities of GOLD?
Dalla Grecia alla Cina, dall’India al Perù,
l’ORO è stato ammirato ed apprezzato
per il suo calore, la sua bellezza, la sua
sensualità e la sua ricchezza spirituale.
bellezza
ricchezza spirituale
sensualità
calore
Puoi aggiungere altre qualità dell’ORO ?
6. What makes gold so desirable?
From the first discovery of gold in
ancient times, its beauty and the ease
with which it could be worked inspired
craftsmen to create it into
ornaments, not just for adornment,
but as symbols of wealth and power.
Cosa rende l’oro così desiderabile?
Dalla prima scoperta dell’oro, nei
tempi antichi, la sua bellezza e la
facilità con cui può essere lavorato ha
ispirato gli artigiani a creare oggetti
ornamentali, non solo come gioielli, ma
come simboli di ricchezza e di potere.
7. What makes gold so desirable?
Gold is a conduit for powerful
emotions. Pleasure and pain,
desire and dread, lust and love.
Cosa rende l’oro così desiderabile?
L'oro provoca forti emozioni.
Piacere e dolore, desiderio e
terrore, lussuria e amore.
8. Have you ever wanted to find GOLD?
Well, you have come
to the
right place.
We will pack you
with useful information to help you
get started in your search for
GOLD.
Hai mai desiderato di trovare l'oro?
Bene, sei venuto nel
posto giusto.
Ti forniremo delle
informazioni utili per aiutarti ad
iniziare la tua ricerca dell’…
ORO.
9. Have you ever wanted to find GOLD?
Here, you can find some maps of
gold sites and locations that are
open to prospecting for GOLD.
We are going to help you get
started in your search for
REAL GOLD.
Hai mai desiderato di trovare l'oro?
Qui trovi alcune mappe di siti
auriferi e di luoghi adatti alla
ricerca di ORO
Stiamo iniziando ad aiutarti per
cominciare la tua ricerca dell…
ORO REALE.
10. What is
gold?
What is its
chemical
symbol?
Where does
the word Gold
come from?
How much gold
is there in the
world?
What is a
carat?
What nation
has most of the
world’s gold?
Who are the
people who own
most gold?
Where
on earth
can we
find
gold?
What are
the four
steps to
mining
gold?
Where
did the
gold rush
take
place?
What is the most
famous piece of
gold in history?
What is the
origin of the
first gold jewel?
What is
gold used
for?
Where did Europe
get gold from in
the 16th century?
That’s a good
place to start!
You have
found
the gold!
Questo è un buon
punto di partenza
Che cos’è
l’oro?
Qual è il suo
simbolo
chimico?
Qual è l’origine
della parola
“oro”?
Che cos’è un
carato?
Quanto oro c’è
nel mondo?
Quale nazione
ha la maggior
quantità di oro
nel mondo?
Chi sono le
persone che
possiedono più
oro?
Dove
possiamo
trovare
oro sulla
terra?
In quali
posti è
avvenuta
la corsa
all’oro?
Quali sono
le quattro
tappe per
estrarre
l’oro?
A cosa
serve
l’oro?
Qual è l'origine
del primo gioiello
d'oro?
Qual è il pezzo
d'oro più famoso
nella storia?
Dove l’Europa si è
procurata oro nel
16° secolo?
Hai
Trovato
l‘ORO!
11. Before we begin our hunt,
we need to know:
Is it a rock?
Is it a fossil?
Or, perhaps, a mineral?
What is GOLD?Che cos’è l’oro?
Prima di iniziare la nostra caccia,
abbiamo bisogno di saperee:
E’una roccia?
E’un fossile?
O, forse, è un minerale?
12. What do we
know about
Gold?
Melting
point:
1064 0
C
Boiling
point:
2860 0
C
Doesn’t react
with water or
oxygen
Atomic number: 79
Soft and
rare
Yellow
metal
Cosa
conosci
dell’oro?
Non reagisce
con acqua o
ossigeno
E’ un
metallo
giallo
Dolce e
raro
Punto di
fusione:
1064 00
C
Numero atomico: 79
Punto di
ebollizione:
2860 0
C
13. What is the chemical symbol of GOLD?
We will find the answer in the
periodic table of the elements.
You can find it at
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
How would you find
gold there?
Qual è il simbolo chimico dell'oro?
Troveremo la risposta nella tavola
periodica degli elementi. Puoi trovarla
all’indirizzo:
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
Come si dovrebbe
trovare l'oro lì ?
14. Au is short for the Latin word for
gold, 'Aurum', which literally
means 'Glowing Dawn‘.
What do you think about
this meaning?
The chemical symbol of GOLDGOLD is: AUÈ il simbolo chimico dell'orooro : AU
Au è l’abbraviazione della parola
latina 'Aurum', che letteralmente
significa ‘Alba Incandescente '.
Cosa ne pensi di
questo significato?
15. The word gold appears to be
derived from the Indo-European
root 'yellow', reflecting one of
the most obvious properties of
gold.
Where does the word Gold come from?Da dove proviene la parola oro?
La parola oro sembra essere
derivata dalla radice
indoeuropea 'giallo', che
riflette una delle proprietà più
evidenti d'oro.
16. In ancient times, in the Middle
East and the Mediterranean,
people used the seed of the Carob
tree to weigh gold. A carat was
used as the measure for
the purity of gold. Pure
gold is defined as 24
carats.
What is a carat?Che cos’è il carato?
Nei tempi antichi, in Medio Oriente
e nel Mediterraneo, la gente
utilizzava il seme dell'albero di
carrubo per pesare oro. Un carato
è stato usato come
misura per la purezza
dell'oro. L’oro puro si
definisce 24 carati.
17. By the fifteenth century,
alchemists were using the
same symbol for both gold
and the sun. The simplest
of these was a circle, the
universal symbol of totality,
wholeness and continuity.
This was the inspiration for
gold's new symbol.
The GOLD markIl marchio ORO
Fino al quindicesimo secolo, gli
alchimisti avevano usato lo
stesso simbolo sia per l’oro e
per il sole. Il più semplice di
questi è stato un cerchio, il
simbolo universale della
totalità, la completezza e la
continuità. Tutto ciò ha
ispirato il nuovo simbolo
dell'oro.
18. The three concentric circles,
signifying past, present and
future, also symbolize the
inner soul, the shared
experience of humankind
and the infinity of the
universe.
The GOLD markIl marchio ORO
I tre cerchi concentrici, che
significano il passato, il
presente e il futuro,
simboleggiano anche l'anima
interna, l'esperienza
condivisa dell'umanità e
l'infinità dell'universo.
19. At the end of 2000, it is
estimated that all the gold ever
mined amounted to about 142,600
tons.
How much gold is there in the world?Quanto oro c'è nel mondo?
Alla fine del 2000, si stimava che
tutto l'oro mai estratto
ammontava a circa 142.600
tonnellate.
20. Where in the world can we find gold?
About two thirds of the world's gold
output comes from South Africa, and
about two thirds of the total U.S.
production comes from South Dakota
and
Nevada.
Dove si può trovare l’oro nel mondo?
Circa due terzi della produzione di oro
del mondo viene dal Sudafrica, e circa
due terzi della produzione totale degli
Stati Uniti viene dal Sud Dakota e dal
Nevada.
21. Who owns most gold?
If we take national gold
reserves, then most gold is
owned by the USA followed
by Germany and the IMF.
If we include jewelry ownership, then
India is the largest repository of gold
in terms of total gold within the
national boundaries.
Chi possiede più oro?
Se prendiamo le riserve auree
nazionali, la maggior
parte dell’oro è di proprietà
degli USA seguiti dalla
Germania e dal FMI. Se
includiamo la proprietà di gioielli,
l'India è il più grande deposito di oro in
termini di oro totale all’interno dei
confini nazionali.
22. In terms of personal
ownership, it is not known
who owns the most, but is
possibly a member of a
ruling royal family in the East.
Who owns most gold?Chi possiede più oro?
In termini di proprietà
personale, non è noto chi ne
possiegga la maggior parte,
ma forse si tratta di un membro di una
famiglia reale in Oriente.
23. Gold occurs in
veins of the rocks,
in mountains, in
rivers and alluvial
deposits.
Gold is widely distributed throughout
the world. Tiny quantities occur in
most rocks and soils.
Where on earth can we find gold?Dove possiamo trovare oro sulla terra?
L’Oro è ampiamente distribuito in tutto il
mondo. Piccole quantità si trovano, infatti,
nella maggior parte delle rocce e dei suoli.
L’Oro si trova nelle
vene delle rocce,
nelle montagne, nei
fiumi e nei depositi
alluvionali.
24. Where on earth can we find gold?Dove possiamo trovare oro sulla terra?
Gold also occurs in
sea water. As yet,
no method has been
found for profitably
recovering gold from
sea water.
L’Oro si trova anche
nell’acqua del mare.
Ancora, non è stato
trovato nessun
metodo proficuo per
il recupero di oro
dall'acqua del mare.
25. One of the most important events
in Californian history occurred on
January 24, 1848.
On that cold January
morning, James Marshall
spotted something shining up
from the millrace. Marshall
picked up several pieces of
gold..
Welcome to Gold Fever!Benvenuti nella febbre dell'oro!
Uno degli eventi più importanti
nella storia californiana si è
verificato il 24 gennaio 1848.
In quella fredda mattina di
gennaio, James Marshall
avvistò qualcosa che
splendeva sulla riva della
Gora. Marshall raccolse
numerosi pezzi d'oro...
26. The news spread locally like
wildfire :
"Gold on the American River!"
Almost half a million prospectors
from all around the world,
swarmed to California, helping to
open up the American West.
La notizia si diffuse localmente
come un incendio: "Oro sul fiume
americano! " Quasi mezzo milione
di cercatori d'oro da tutto il
mondo, occuparono la California,
favorendo il popolamento
dell’America dell’Ovest.
27. With ships, merchandise and
equipment, and thousands of sea-
route argonauts pouring into
California through the Golden Gate,
San Francisco instantly became the
hub of the
gold rush.
Con navi, merci e attrezzature
proven enti da svariate parti gli
argonauti si riversarono in
California attraverso il Golden
Gate. San Francisco divenne subito
il centro
della corsa
all'oro.
28. The prospector
spends all day long
dreaming about
finding a big sack of gold
and becoming the
richest man in the
West.
Il cercatore
trascorre tutto
il giorno a sognare
di trovare un grande sacco d’oro
e di dventare l'uomo
più ricco in Occidente.
29. Walk in the footsteps of
those who were
there.
Listen to their
words and their
stories.
Take time to
explore and
discover along
the way.
See you in California!
Cammina sulle orme di
coloro che erano lì.Ascolta
le loro parole
e le loro storie.
Prendi tempo
per esplorare e
fare scoperte
Lungo il percorso
Ci vediamo in California!
30. http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/fever05.html
I found Gold!
"Gold, I found gold !"
he shouts to his friends
"Where is it? Let me see it!"
Let’s hear the exciting
moment of finding gold.
Go to:
Ho trovato l'oro!
“L’Oro, ho trovato l’oro !"
grida ai suoi amici
"Dov'è? Fammi vedere!"
Ascoltiamo l'emozionante
momento della scoperta
dell'oro. Vai a:
31. “I found myself thinking, as the light
slowly faded from the western sky,
that the beauty ahead of us was no
illusion, no mere trick of sun and cloud.
It was real, and we were returning
to it, with our cargo of hard - won
treasure."
«Ho pensato, come luce lentamente
sbiadita dal cielo occidentale, che la
bellezza davanti a noi non era
un’illusione, un trucco semplice del sole e
delle nuvole. Era reale, e vi stavamo
ritornando, con il nostro carico faticoso
- " ho vinto il tesoro."
32. The story of these
prospectors through
art of their time:
Write down their story
La storia di questi cercatori
d'oro attraverso l'arte del
loro tempo:
Scrivi in basso la loro storia
33. EXPLORATION
The business of processing gold has
pioneered several techniques and
methods.
To learn how gold is mined go to:
http://www.newmont.com/co_profile/howgoldismined.htm
The gold mining process
begins with geologists
discovering a deposit
ESPLORAZIONE
Il settore della lavorazione dell’oro ha
usato diverse tecniche e metodi.
Il processo di estrazione
dell'oro inizia con il
lavoro dei geologi alla
scoperta di un deposito
Per imparare come viene estratto l’oro vai a:
34. hauling, blasting, loading, drilling
What are the four steps of mining gold?Quali sono le quattro fasi per estrarre l'oro?
trasporto, sabbiatura,
caricamento, trivellazione
35. The uses of Gold
Gold is used in coinage and is
a standard for monetary
systems in many countries.
Gold is also extensively used
for jewelry, decoration, dental
work, and for plating.
Gold is used for coating certain
space satellites, as it is a
good reflector of infrared.
36. The uses of Gold
Gold is used in coinage and is
a standard for monetary
systems in many countries.
Gold is also extensively used
for jewelry, decoration, dental
work, and for plating.
Gold is used for coating certain
space satellites, as it is a
good reflector of infrared.
I diversi usi dell’oro
L’oro è usato nella monetazione,
ed è uno standard per i sistemi
monetari in molti paesi.
L’oro è anche ampiamente usato
per i gioielli, per le decorazioni,
per le ricostruzioni dentali e per
la placcatura.
L’oro è utilizzato per il
rivestimento di alcuni satelliti
nello spazio, come buon riflettore
di infrarossi.
37. Lunar Module
Without gold the
first step on the
moon would not
have been possible.
Gold protects astronauts on the moon
and in outer space. Sheets of 0.1 5mm
thick are used in space programs as a
radiation shield. Because gold is such an
effective reflector, it deflects the
burning heat of the sun.
Il satellite lunare
Senza l’oro il primo
passo sulla luna non
sarebbe stato
possibile. L’oro
protegge gli astronauti sulla luna e nello
spazio. Fogli da 0,1 a 5mm di spessore sono
utilizzati nei programmi spaziali come uno
scudo contro le radiazioni. Poiché l'oro è un
efficace riflettore, si devia il calore
ardente del sole.
39. Historically,
gold was a
rare metal,
afforded only by the wealthy.
In the 20th century gold
jewellery has come within
the pocket of most people.
Storicamente,
l’oro è
un metallo raro, in
possesso solo dei ricchi. Nel XX
secolo i gioielli in oro sono
diventati
disponibili per la maggior
parte delle persone.
40. Did you know?
The earliest gold
jewelry dates from
the Sumer civilisation,
which lies between the
Tigris and Euphrates rivers in
southern Iraq, around 3000 BC.
Lo sapevi?
I primi gioielli d'oro
Risalgono alla civiltà di
Sumer, che si trovava
tra il Tigri e l'Eufrate
fiumi nel sud dell'Iraq, intorno al
3000 aC.
41. Many civilizations left a rich
legacy of golden treasures.
Let’s explore part of the
history of gold on the time line.
L’oro nel mondo antico
Molte civiltà lasciarono un'eredità
ricca di tesori d'oro. Esploriamo una
parte della storia dell'oro sulla linea
del tempo.
42. Ancient
Egypt
Roman
Empire
1492
America
27 BC –
476 AD
3100 BC
– 343 BC
Columbus's
discovery
of
America
Cortes
conquerors
Mexico
1519
Francisco
Pizarro
invaded
Peru
1531
Antico
Egitto
Impero
Romano
Scoperta
dell’America
da parte di
Colombo
Cortes
conquista
il Messico
Francisco
Pizarro
invade il
Peru
43. Detail from a panel
on the gold plated
shrine from the tomb
of Tutankhamun in
the Cairo Museum.
Egyptian art was highly symbolic and a
painting or sculpture was not meant to
be a record of a momentary impression.
Ancient EgyptAntico Egitto
L’arte egizia era altamente simbolica e
una pittura o scultura non doveva
immortalare un'impressione momentanea.
Dettaglio di un pannello
posto sul santuario placcato
in oro proveniente dalla
tomba di Tutankhamon.
Museo del Cairo.
44. Tutankhamun
The boy-king of Egypt from
1361 to 1352 BC preserved
some of the greatest treasures
of the Egyptian goldsmiths' craft.
The king's body was encased in a
coffin of solid gold. The head of the
mummy was shrouded in a great mask
of beaten gold. It is considered to be
the most famous piece of gold.
Il ragazzo-re dell'Egitto
dal 1361 al 1352 A.C. ha
conservato alcuni dei più grandi
tesori dell’arte orafa egiziana. Il
corpo del re è stato rinchiuso in una
bara di oro massiccio. La testa della
mummia era avvolta in una grande
maschera d'oro battuto. Esso è
considerato il reperto d'oro più
famoso.
45. The Romans inherited
much from the Etruscans, but they also
borrowed many ideas from the Greeks.
Sculpture was used to decorate public
and private buildings and much of Roman
art was made as official propaganda to
glorify the ruler, proclaim victories, or
to make pious references
to the state and its
governors.
Roman EmpireImpero Romano I Romani hanno
ereditato gran parte della loro cultura
dagli Etruschi, ma hanno anche preso in
prestito molte idee dai greci. La scultura
fu usata per decorare gli edifici pubblici
e privati e gran parte dell'arte romana è
stata utilizzata come propaganda ufficiale
per glorificare il sovrano,
proclamare le vittorie
o per ossequiare lo stato e i suoi il suo i
suoi governatori.
46. Roman gold jewelry was generally
formed from thin sheets of gold,
rather than solid gold. This way
they used the minimum amount of
the precious and expensive material.
Pair of
Earrings
I gioielli d'oro romani erano formati
generalmente da fogli sottili di oro,
anziché d’oro massiccio. In questo
modo hanno usato la quantità minima
di materiale prezioso e costoso.
Paio di
orecchini
47. After the fall of the
Roman Empire, little gold was
produced for almost a thousand years.
This was changed by Columbus's
discovery of America in 1492.
Adventurers were encouraged by
European kings to sail for the new
continent in search of riches.
America
Dopo la caduta dell'Impero
romano, per quasi mille anni
fu estratta una scarsa quantità d’oro.
Le cose cambiarono dopo la scoperta
dell'America da parte di Colombo nel
1492. Gli avventurieri furono
incoraggiati dai monarchi europei a
salpare per il nuovo continente in cerca
di ricchezze.
48. Treasure-laden
ships bound for
Spain gave rise to
the "golden age of piracy"
This led to the Spanish conquests of
the early sixteenth century when
Cortes and Pizarro invaded Mexico and
Peru respectively.
Ciò portò alle conquiste spagnole del
XVI secolo quando Cortes e Pizarro
invasero, rispettivamente, il Messico e
il Perù.
Navi cariche di
tesori destinate
alla Spagna hanno
provocato l’ "età d'oro della pirateria"
49. By the time of the Spanish invasion,
the civilizations of South America had
thrived for centuries and had reached
a high level of sophistication.
In the next slide we can
see some of the beautiful
gold work of these
ancient civilizations.
Al momento dell'invasione spagnola, le
civiltà del Sud America avevano
prosperato per secoli e avevano
raggiunto un alto livello di raffinatezza.
Nella diapositiva successiva
possiamo vedere alcuni bei
lavori in oro di queste antiche
civiltà.
50. The Treasure of Amiens
The end of the 13th
century
One of the Inca’s
treasures. The Inca
Temple of Sun was
covered with gold
This mask is from the
Chimu civilization in Peru
A Chimú sacrificial knife
with a gold handle
Uno dei tesori degli
Incas. Il tempio del
sole Incas era
coperto d'oro
Questa maschera è della
civiltà Chimu in Perù
Il tesoro di Amiens
della fine del XIII
secolo
Un coltello sacrificale
Chimú con manico oro
51. Throughout civilization, from ancient
Egypt to the present day, Gold stands
alone in its magic and allure. Gold has the
power to evoke deep emotions:
moments of tenderness, moments of
passion, moments of joy.
Beautiful, desirable and incorruptible, gold
is a continuous thread connecting world to
world, generation to generation, lives to
lives.
In tutta la civiltà, dall'antico Egitto ai
giorni nostri, l’oro resiste nella sua magia
e nel suo fascino. L’oro ha il potere di
evocare emozioni profonde:
momenti di tenerezza, momenti di
passione, momenti di gioia.
Bello, desiderabile e incorruttibile, l'oro è
un filo continuo che collega il mondo al
mondo, di generazione in generazione, le
vite ad altre vite.
52. Yellow
Metal
AU Indo-European
root
about 142,600
tons.
a measure of
the
purity of gold
The head of the mummy
of Tutankhamun
Sumer
Civilization
Coinage
jewelry,
decoration,
dental
work,
plating and
coating
South
America
Check your
answers!
You have
found
the gold!
Verifica le
tue risposte!
Metallo
giallo
Radice
Indo-Europea
Unità di misura
della purezza
dell’oro
circa 142,600
tonnellate.
South AfricaSud Africaruling royal
family in the
East
famiglia reale
regnante in
Oriente
rocks,
mountains,
rivers and
deposits
rocce,
montagne,
fiumi e
depositi
In
California
hauling
blasting
loading
drilling
trasporto,
sabbiatura,
caricamento
trivellazione
Monetazione
gioielli,
decorazione,
lavori
dentali,
placcatura e
verniciatura
Civiltà
Sumerica
La testa della mummia di
Tutankhamon
Sud
America
Hai
trovato
l’ORO!
53. Metallo
giallo
AU Radice
Indo-Europea
circa 142,600
tonnellate.
Unità di misura
della purezza
dell’oro
La testa della mummia di
Tutankhamon
Civiltà
Sumerica
Monetazione
gioielli,
decorazione,
lavori
dentali,
placcatura e
verniciatura
Sud
America
Verifica le
tue risposte!
Hai
trovato
l’ORO!
rocks,
mountains,
rivers and
deposits
54. the qualities of gold
how gold is mined
gold in ancient civilizations
the American gold rush
In this lesson you learnt aboutIn questa lezione hai imparato:
Le qualità dell’oro
Come l’oro venga estratto
L’oro nelle antiche civiltà
La corsa all’oro in America
55. In questa lezione hai imparato:
Le qualità dell’oro
Come l’oro venga estratto
L’oro nelle antiche civiltà
La corsa all’oro in America
Editor's Notes
Discuss the the meaning of the metaphors here: the flesh of the gods and the sun made tangible.
What are the qualities of gold that were used in these metaphors.
Explain what a metaphor is.
Ask them to create a metaphor for gold.
Ask them the question.
You can find more possible answers in: http://216.37.53.73/geomysteries/cube/b7b.html at the end of the page
Rare, doesn’t rust, easily melted to make different shapes out of it, etc.
Ask them the question. Let them find the answer to it from the passage.
Ask them to find more reasons.
Ask them the question. Let them find the answer to it from the passage.
Ask them to find more reasons.
Take them to the site and let them explore it.
Let them compare the golden cube to the gold nuggets to find out if the cube is really gold.
Let them go to: http://216.37.53.73/geomysteries/cube/a3.html
Ask: what sentence tells us that gold is a mineral? (But which mineral? Could it be gold?)?
Take them to: http://216.37.53.73/geomysteries/cube/b7b.html
Ask them to point what the qualities of gold are thatyou can see from the comparison of the golden cube and the golden nuggets?
Answer:
Crystal: Same: Cubic
Hardness: Different: Gold softer than cube
Streak: Different: Gold streak is gold, cube's is green
Density:Different: Gold is denser than cube
Cleavage/Fracture:
Different: Cube fractures, gold bends
Take them to the web site. Help them find gold by its atomic number (79)
And ask them: what is the chemical symbol of gold?
Point out that in the USA it is spelled: karat
Discuss the word carat – show them how it came from the Semite languages, as in Hebrew: Haruv (harub)
Ask them if they know who the alchemists were and what were they trying to do.
During the Middle Ages there existed a kind of primitive science called alchemy. Its objective was to discover a substance called the philosophers' stone. This elusive material was thought to transform common metals such as lead into silver or gold.
Many alchemists were impostors and fakers who pretended to be able to produce gold. Others, however, were honest. They performed practical experiments in their quest for the philosophers' stone. They never found it, but they made contributions to chemistry and developed laboratory techniques.
What was the old symbol for gold? What does it reflect? How is the new symbol related to it?
Ask them:
What nations own most of the gold?
Find synonyms for the word nation
In what field does India control the market of gold?
What people own most of the gold?
Take them to: http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/fever01.html
Take them to the web site and listen to the voice.
Ask them:
How did they check if it was real gold?
They kept it as a secret, so how was the rumor spread?
Take them also to: http://www.museumca.org/goldrush/art-sfbay.html
Let them see the pictures that were painted by artists of that time.
Tell them to write a short story based on these paintings.
You can also take them to: http://library.thinkquest.org/50048/ ( a very beautiful site)
They can read the story of a journey and get ideas.
Match the picture to the different uses of gold.
Match the picture to the different uses of gold.
Take them to the web site. http://www.gold.org/finalgold/html/index.html?pageBookmark=1&domain=discover&content=../finalgold/d_discover/sd_knowledge/about_gold/ancient_world/home.html&menuPath=KNOWLEDGE/
Ask them to find industrials uses of gold.
Ask them to find synonym to wealthy.
Ask them the meaning of: “within the pocket of…”
Note: the word jewelry has two spellings. Jewelry=US jewellery = GB. On this slide both spellings appear, since the heading has been downloaded and cannot be changed. The US spelling is used throughout the written texts.
You can find more examples of South America gold at: http://www.theincas.com/gold/gold1.htm