Unexpected Discoveries

How do you think  the title relates to the photo (look at the capion)?

What are some things that people discover? 

How do they make this kind of discoveries?

A tourist looking out of one of the famous Gaudi Buildings in Barcelona, Spain

What do you know about the invention of the objects that you use on a daily basis?

What skills /qualities do you think an inventor and this artist have in common?

Sculpture made entirely of paper clips (Pierro d' Angelo)

Discover vocabulary

Discuss with a partner
What do you do when you want to focus on smth?
How do you tune out noise when you want to concentrate?
What is somnething you find annoying?
What are some of your special or unusaul talents? Explain them to your partner.

Watch the discovery of the Microwave oven.

What do you think serendipity has to do with Percy Spencer and the microwave oven?
Do you think inventors like him think differently than other people?
Read the article to find out more

Look at the graphic and discuss with a partner
1. What happens as we get older?
2. What might be the consequences of this change, especially for the invention and discovery?
3. Do you think there is a way to increase the percentage of adults who are capable of divergent thinking?

Are you a divergent thinker?

Lyrics

Messages....

Do you have  a list of things you want to do before you die?
Have you ever told anyone what's on the list?

Do you think Chang's neighbours will fill in the sentences?
What topics do you think people will write about? Rank from 1-6
____ Fame   ____Hapiness  _____Love  _____Money  ____Travel   ___Work

Let's talk about meanings...
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THE VOICE in Britain...  Lyrics

Less is More!

Do you like eating in places like this where there is a lot of choice?

Why? Why not?

Do you think that having a lot of choices is always a good thing? Why? Why not?



In pairs:
1. Discuss: How do you think the expression Less is More apply?

2. Vocabulary (make a dialogue with your partner using these words)
impact
research
be aware of
options
appreciate
evidence
overwhelming

3. Discuss: Are you a perfectionist?
Does having a lot of options impact your ability to make a decision? Explain why.
Are some kinds of situations overwhelming for you? Explain why.
Are you satisfied with the size of your appartment house? Explain why.

Let's sing

Lady in Black lyrics

A Titatic mistake reveals titanic life stories

Why was it called the Titanic? Watch the video to find out!

What do you think caused the sinking of such a fascinating super structure?

Take one possible alternative each

Now read some fascinating survivor stories

Meet AI -Sophia

What do you think helps build rapport among people?

 What is AI?
Does it exist in our lives today?
How do you think it will affect the human society in the future?

Read an article about AI and its implications