This week, we explore the notion of resurrecting/restoring things from the past. When should buildings be restored, and when allowed to decay? Should a species ever be brought back to life when extinct? And should “dead” languages be spoken again? Click here to get a powerpoint with these images. Warm-up question What from the past would […]
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Thoughts today with readers in Ukraine, and also in Russia, but I don’t think I have any accompanying words other than to wish you and yours well. There is no comparison with the gravity of the situation for those directly affected, but teachers in the rest of the world will be wondering as I have
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This week’s question is, “Is nature beautiful?” As an opening stimulus, ask the question, play the sound only from this video. Invite the group to write their responses on individual whiteboards each time – yes, no, it depends on…, a word – preferably with a reason. Hear a few explanations each time. 1. Is this
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