Sunday, April 5, 2009

Modern inventions

Steps of the blog lesson

Step1.
Work in groups and make up a mind map "Useful inventions in the world". To make up a mind map follow the link http://mind42.com/
Step 2.
Go to http://esl-lab.com Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
Step3
Work in groups and decide what you think is the best and the most useful invention in the world.
Step 4
Make a list of reasons why you think this invention is so important.
Step5
Do some research to find out more about the invention you have chosen. Go to
www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story071
www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/mobilephone. www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/internet.htm
it.kak-tak.net/personal-tech/51/ipod-a-changing-world-jacco-noordhuizen.htm
Step 6
Make your presentation (the plan:
  • What the invention is.
  • Background info about the invention.
  • Why you think it’s useful.
  • Why it’s better than some other inventions.)

Follow up
Write your ideas on the following topic "Modern invention what is it" and send this report by -e-mail.