Traveling the world #2
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The document contains descriptions of several riddles and passages about two historical sites - Abu Simbel temples in Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India. It provides information about each site, including that Abu Simbel temples were moved to protect them from being submerged due to the Aswan Dam and this was UNESCO's first effort to protect a world heritage site. It also describes details about the Taj Mahal, such as it being built by the Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife.
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- Examples of student exam schedules with assigned dates and partners.
- Notations to ask the teacher or Scott if unclear on exam requirements.
Lesson #3 places near and far updated oct 2011
The document provides instructions for an activity where students will work in teams to fill in words in different categories on a piece of paper that is passed between teams. When all the teams have filled in their words, the last student will give the paper to the teacher. The faster the teams complete the activity, the better.
Living green lesson #4
The document discusses green building materials that can be used instead of traditional wood products to help save forests. Some green materials mentioned include bamboo, which grows much faster than trees and can be used for floors instead of wood, newspaper used for ceiling tiles, and recycled glass and plastic used for bathroom floors and walls. Bamboo is actually a grass, not a tree, and grows back quickly after being cut. Using more sustainable materials like these in construction can help reduce deforestation and meet demand for building products.
Living green lesson #3
The document describes several riddles and passages about rooftop gardens and green buildings. It explains that rooftop gardens help keep buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter by blocking heat from the sun and retaining heat. It also discusses how green buildings conserve water by collecting rainwater from roofs in underground tanks to reuse for flushing toilets and irrigation.
Living green lesson #2
The research center at Oberlin College uses large windows to take advantage of solar heat and light. Solar cells on the roof convert sunlight into electricity, which is stored in batteries and powers the building. The building generates more electricity than it needs, with the excess used to power other campus buildings.
Living green lesson #1
The document discusses green buildings and sustainable development. It explains that the goal of sustainable development is to balance the needs of people with protecting the environment. It also describes how architects and builders are working to construct green buildings that are economical, safe for people, and safe for the environment by designing buildings that save energy and water and use materials that do not harm the environment.
Traveling the world #5 abridged
1) The document provides a summary of an ancient history trivia quiz containing 5 true or false questions about Egyptian mummies, customs in ancient Egypt, actions taken by Peter the Great, marriage ages in Italy in 1890, and the origins of ice skating.
2) It then discusses the importance of protecting and rescuing world heritage sites around the globe that are threatened by various dangers, with over 30 sites currently listed by UNESCO for protection.
3) Efforts to draw global attention to the critical need to safeguard these treasures which represent a legacy from ancestors for future generations are discussed.
Traveling the world #3 abridged
Delphi was an important archaeological site in ancient Greece. It was considered the place where heaven and earth met. The temple of the Greek god Apollo was located there, and the Oracle of Apollo would provide advice and fortunes to kings and common people. Delphi also hosted the Pythian games every four years similar to the Olympics. Iguazu National Park in Argentina contains Iguazu Falls, one of South America's most spectacular natural wonders. Taller than Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls consists of 270 waterfalls spread over 2.7 kilometers. The surrounding jungle is home to over 2,000 plant species and diverse wildlife.
Speaking exam first semester 2nd grade 2011
This document provides information about an English speaking exam, including who to ask for help understanding the exam requirements (Scott or your English teacher) and a link to a website with more details about the exam. It then provides 50 sample speaking exam questions covering various topics like movies, books, hobbies, family, school, food and travel. Following this is an example scoring rubric and sample student scorecard for the speaking exam. Schedules for exam introductions, practices and actual exam dates are also included for May and June.
Traveling the world #2 abriged
The document contains riddles asking "What am I?" with clues describing various objects or concepts like a candle, breath, table, and something that lives when it eats but dies when it drinks. It also includes passages about cultural heritage sites like the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India, describing their history, architecture, and importance. Vocabulary words are defined related to these topics.
Traveling the world #1
The document discusses UNESCO's World Heritage Committee which was created in 1972 to protect cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. It lists several famous World Heritage sites and their countries, and encourages remembering these places and the civilizations they represent. The purpose is to preserve heritage for future generations.
People and arts #6 review
The document provides a summary of the story of Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail. It describes how Sylvette told Picasso her secrets, including how sad she was when her father left. Picasso comforted her by saying that when one door closes, another opens. It also mentions that Picasso made a sculpture of Sylvette with a long neck and round handbag holding a key.
People and Arts #2
Picasso invited a girl named Sylvette to be his model after noticing her distinctive ponytail. Over the summer,
People and arts #1
1) Sylvette was sitting on a terrace in Vallauris, France with friends when she overheard that famous artist Picasso was staying nearby.
2) Sylvette secretly dreamed of becoming an artist herself and kept her sketchbook filled with drawings locked in a suitcase under her bed.
3) As Sylvette was listening to her friends' conversation, she noticed something amazing - a beautiful picture appearing above the terrace wall.
Living green lesson #5
The document discusses green buildings and materials. It mentions that some builders reuse old materials in creative ways, such as using old tires packed with dirt to build a women's cultural center. Currently, only a small number of buildings have green features, but many cities are encouraging more sustainable construction techniques, so the number of green buildings is increasing. Over time, more buildings will become healthier and more environmentally friendly.
Liiving green lesson #4
The document discusses the use of green materials in building construction to help save forests. It notes that bamboo grows much faster than trees and can be used instead of wood for floors. Other green materials mentioned include using newspaper for ceiling tiles, recycled glass for bathroom floors, and recycled plastic milk containers for walls. The document advocates using more bamboo and recycled materials in building to help reduce deforestation and meet construction needs in a sustainable way.
Travelling the world #6 review
The document discusses UNESCO World Heritage sites, including both cultural and natural sites. It provides information about several specific sites, such as Abu Simbel in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, Delphi in Greece, Iguazu Falls between Argentina and Brazil, and Jeju Island in South Korea. It emphasizes the importance of protecting these world heritage sites for future generations, as they represent both an important legacy and precious treasures.
Traveling the world #3
Delphi was an important archaeological site in ancient Greece. It was considered the place where heaven and earth met. The temple of the Greek god Apollo was located there, and people would come to the Oracle of Apollo, a spiritual woman, to have their futures told. Delphi also hosted the Pythian games every four years similar to the Olympics. Iguazu National Park in Argentina includes Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America. The falls are taller than Niagara Falls and consist of 270 waterfalls spread over 2.7 kilometers. The surrounding jungle is home to over 2,000 plant species and diverse wildlife.
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Traveling the world #2
- 1. What am I?
- 2. What am I? I was taken into a dark room, and set on fire. I cried, and then my head was cut off. What am I?
- 3. I can flutter and take your breath away. I can take a beating but don’t bruise. If I stop, you lose. I am with you every day. What am I?
- 4. What am I? What has four legs, and a back, but it cannot walk, or run?
- 5. What am I? I have no weight but you can see me. I make things lighter. What am I?
- 6. What am I? What lives as long as it eats, but dies when it drinks!
- 7. Traveling the World. Lesson #2
- 11. Reading p161 Here are some images of Abu Simbel
- 15. Reading p161 Here are some images of the Taj Mahal
- 18. Huge Dog Massive Rooster Massive Cat Huge Frog Massive Massive Massive Massive
- 20. Temple in Cambodia A Roman Temple A Korean Temple A Temple in Bhutan Some Temples of the world
- 23. Chinese Emperor Roman Emperor Star Wars Emperor
- 26. Ferdinand Cheval Palace France
- 27. The Cubic House Netherlands
- 30. The Crooked House Poland
- 32. Question: What do you get if you combine a suitcase with feet? A Feetcase!
- 33. Question: What do you get if you combine a Zebra with an Ant? An Antsbra
- 34. Question: What do you get if you combine a Bee with a Strawberry? A Tasty Bee
- 36. Here are some workers taking a break from Construct ing the GE building in New York,1922
- 38. If it were not for my brother, I would be drinking Cola!
- 39. If it were not for my exams, I could go home to sleep.
- 41. A Memorial to the Korean war in Washington USA.
- 42. The End