Modern technologies in our lifeand in the future .
THE PURPOSES OF THE LESSON:
- to know different information and opinions about modern technological inventions and their role in the life of people,
- to give our own points of view, arguments for and against high – tech,
- to discuss some problem statements,
- to present projects on the topic.
“The future is not a gift – it is
an achievement”.
Harry Lauder.
the Problem Statements:“Technology is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the other”. Carrie P. Snow
“Now people are absolutely dependent on modern technologies, they will not survive without them.”
Philip Scott
Dear friends! It is not a secret, that modern technologies have spread over a world, filled our lives and have become very popular. We can hardly imagine our existence without them nowadays. But how did it start?
Let’s remember some facts from the “ Encyclopedia of the Great Inventions That Shook the World”.
Teacher:
P1-I can’t live without my UFH when it is cold. What is UFH ?
It is under floor heating. The basic principle of it is that heated water is circulated through pipes, that are usually of plastic or plastic and metal composite.
They are buried in the floor structure.
I really like my floor, because in winter my feet are warm, and it is so comfortable and pleasant to sit on it!
P2-As for me, I don’t worry about washing the dishes. My dishwasher can take care of that. The main benefit - it is easy to operate.
Life is pleasant with it .Using of this appliance leaves me more time to enjoy myself.
P3,P4,P5,P6-a washing machine, a microwave oven ,a vacuum cleaner, an entry phone.
Teacher- And I can’t live without my air conditioner in summer and a computer programme ‘’Skype’’ every day.
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In fact, it’s easy for everyone to use. Now cleaning the home is a real pleasure! There is nothing like Powerpack – the vacuum cleaner of the highest quality! The price will be a great surprise for you!
It is only 300$!
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P3,P4,P5,P6,P7,P8- the Canon Mega Zoom- 105 camera, the smallest colour TV – set by Seiko, an alarm system, a satellite dish.
IV. Group-discussion: Teacher: Now it’s high time for you to discuss in your groups all the information you have found and read about the most popular technologies- computers, mobile phones and television.
How do modern technologies influence upon our lives?
What is the importance of the following the most popular inventions: computers, mobile phones, television?
3. Analyze their advantages and negative sides.
Group I- Mobile Phones.
The technical progress goes straight in huge steps. We live in the 21st century, full of different means of communication. Today almost everyone has a mobile phone. We cannot imagine our life without it because it is very important to communicate with your family and friends. At the same time, we can find the opinion, that the usage of mobile phones can be harmful and dangerous.
I think, that mobile phones are very useful in our everyday life. Firstly, it is very convenient, as people can call each other anywhere. Secondly, each telephone has such devices as :a calendar, a camera, the Internet, an alarm clock and others. No matter where we are, there is an opportunity to get connected to the Internet, check our e-mails and find any necessary information. In addition mobile phones can help fill in our free time. Thirdly, many parents buy cell phones for their children just for safety. If a child gets into some trouble, he can call emergency services or his parents. If you need, you can call the police or an ambulance. At the same time, some people believe, that mobile phones are dangerous. Their microwaves can be harmful and they affect our health greatly. In addition , there is such a phenomenon, as a mobile phone addiction, and it’s a real problem in our society. Besides, when a person speaks on the phone in public places, we can listen to other people’s conversations or sometimes phones ring a lot of times. It is so disturbing!
In conclusion, I’d like to say that mobile phones make our life easier but , nevertheless, there is a negative effect on our health. That is why people shouldn’t rely on them too much.
Group II-Computers.
Group III- Television.
V. Sum up the discussion of the problem statements.“Technology is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the other”. Carrie P. Snow
“Now people are absolutely dependent on modern
technologies, they will not survive without them.”
Philip Scott
P1 - Of course, they influence up on our eyes, on hearing, but they are very important and necessary in our life and we can’t live without them.P2 - I want to say: probably it will lead to the degradation of the person, but it will open the new horizons in front of us. P3 - I think, we become lazy and disorganized with these devices, but they save our time and let us enjoy our lives. P4 - As for me, I think we rely on them too much, but we shouldn’t overuse modern technologies. P5 - In my opinion, modern technologies make our life easier, but we are getting a bit too dependent on them.P6,P7 P8.
Teacher: And I want to add, that ,of course, the technological progress continues and makes our life better, brighter, more comfortable and interesting.
But it’s a fact-modern technologies have become such a big part of everyday life , that existing without them seems
impossible now.
I think -everything should be in measure.
VI. Projects-presentations .
Teacher : let us give our students (groups 1,2,3) an opportunity to predict the future.
What predictions can you make about the future of modern technologies?
Would you like to use these new technologies in your everyday life?
Do you agree with this quotation?
“Everything that can be invented-
has been invented”.
Charles H.Duell
4. Which project in your opinion is the most interesting?
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