Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please take a moment to think about and discuss the following questions:
- What is your favorite type of nut, and how do you usually consume it?
- Have you ever wondered where nuts come from or how they are produced?
- Can you think of any products that use nuts as a main ingredient?
- How do you think nuts impact our environment and economy?
- What do you know about the history of nuts, and how have they been used throughout time?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a look at the featured image and answer the following questions:
- What do you see in the image?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- Can you identify any specific types of nuts or products related to nuts in the image?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the nut industry and its significance.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/modern-marvels-nutritional-wonders-of-nuts-s13-e28-full-episode-history-2/, and pause at the following strategic points:
- Pause the video at 5 minutes and discuss: What are some of the key challenges faced by the nut industry, and how are they addressed?
- Pause the video at 15 minutes and discuss: How do different types of nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, impact the environment and economy?
- Pause the video at 25 minutes and discuss: What are some of the innovative ways that nuts are being used, and how might they shape the future of the industry?
Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:
Review the key vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover important terms and concepts related to the nut industry, as well as the use of the present perfect tense to describe completed actions with a connection to the present.
Complete the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Conclusion:
Reflect on what you have learned about the nut industry and its significance. Consider the following questions:
- What are some of the most interesting or surprising things you learned about the nut industry?
- How do you think the nut industry might evolve in the future, and what potential challenges or opportunities might arise?
- What actions can you take to support sustainable and responsible practices in the nut industry?