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Environment

Paisaje bosque verde donde se divisa un cielo azul con nubes blancas. .

Definition:

The natural world, including the land, water, air, plants, and animals.

El mundo natural incluyendo la tierra, agua, aire, plantas y animales.

Example:

We must protect the environment.

Nosotros debemos proteger el medioambiente.

Spanish word:

Medioambiente

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Glass

Recipientes de cristal de varios colores.

Definition:

A hard clear substance used for making objects such as windows or bottles.

Sustancia dura usada para hacer objetos como ventanas o botellas.

Example:

The bottle is made of glass.

La botella está hecha de cristal.

Spanish word:

Cristal

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Make a better world

Cubos de reciclaje con el mar de fondo.

Definition:

Actions to make a more sustainable world.

Acciones para hacer un mundo más sostenible.

Example:

Recycling makes a better world.

Reciclar hace un mundo mejor.

Spanish word:

Hacer un mundo mejor

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Make up

Aparece una chica de espaldas trabajando en un laboratorio en el que pueden verse cables, aparatos electrónicos...

Definition:

To invent something new.

Inventar algo nuevo.

Example:

I make up a story about my cat.

Yo invento una historia sobre mi gato.

Spanish word:

Inventar

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Metal

Motocicleta amarilla hecha de metal.

Definition:

A hard, usually shiny element that exists naturally in the ground or in rock.

Elemento duro, generalmente brillante, que existe de forma natural en el suelo o en roca.

Example:

Keys are made of metal.

Las llaves están hechas de metal.

Spanish word:

Metal

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Modern

Mano sujetando un smartphone blanco con la pantalla apagada.

Definition:

Related to the present time.

Relacionado con el tiempo presente.

Example:

Smartphones are a modern invention.

Los smartphones son un invento moderno.

Spanish word:

Moderno

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Old

Fotografía en blanco y negro de un avión antiguo hermanos Wright.

Definition:

Adjective to talk about something that has existed or has been used for many years.

Adjetivo para hablar sobre algo que ha existido o ha sido usado durante muchos años.

Example:

Airplanes are an old invention.

Los aviones son un invento antiguo.

Spanish word:

Viejo/Antiguo

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Paper

Pergamino de papel.

Definition:

Thin and flat material that you can use to write.

Material fino y plano que puedes usar para escribir.

Example:

I need a paper to write the letter.

Necesito un papel para escribir la carta.

Spanish word:

Papel

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Plastic

Cinta tipo Casette hecha de plástico.

Definition:

Light, strong and chemical substance used to make different objects such as toys.

Sustancia ligera, fuerte y química usada para hacer objetos diferentes como juguetes.

Example:

This toy is made of plastic.

Este juguete está hecho de plástico.

Spanish word:

Plástico

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Printing press

Antigua máquina de imprenta.

Definition:

A machine that is used for printing newspapers, books, magazines etc.

Máquina que se usa para imprimir periódicos, libros, revistas, etc.

Example:

The printing press was an incredible invention.

La imprenta fue una invención increíble.

Spanish word:

Imprenta

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Steam machine

Dibujo de una de las primeras versiones de la máquina de vapor.

Definition:

An engine that gets its power from steam, especially a railway engine.

Una locomotora que obtiene su energía del vapor, especialmente una locomotora de ferrocarril.

Example:

Thanks to the steam machine people could travel.

Gracias a la máquina de vapor la gente pudo viajar.

Spanish word:

Máquina de vapor

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Wheel

Rueda blanca de una bicicleta.

Definition:

A round object that turns to make a car, bike or another vehicle move.

Objeto redondo que gira para hacer a un coche, una bici u otro vehículo moverse.

Example:

The wheels of my bike are small.

Las ruedas de mi bici son pequeñas.

Spanish word:

Rueda

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1. Let's speak about inventions!

RetorHi children! I am sure you love inventions, let’s wake up those little inventors inside you! Let’s activate some words you know.

What can you remember?

Lectura facilitada

Read

Picto Tú Picto hablar Picto inventar You speak about inventions.

Tú hablas sobre inventos.

1. Adjectives 

Coche viejo y oxidado
Coche moderno rojo
Conjuntos de dispostivos electrónicos pequeños
Fotografía de un gran barco

2. Important Inventions

Telefono antiguo color negro
Fotografía avión antiguo hermanos Wright
Ordenador viejo blanco y negro
Coche antiguo en buen estado de conservación

3. Materials

Motocicleta hecha de metal
Recipientes de cristal de varios colores
Pergamino de papel
Cinta tipo Casette hecha de plástico

KARDIA dice Do you need some help to remember these words? Don´t worry!

LUMEN dice Did you know many women made up important inventions? Let´s see some of them!

Document to read about (Opens in a new window)

Accede al recurso Women's inventions

Lectura facilitada

Read

Picto cuántos hay Picto mujer Picto inventora There are women inventors.

Hay mujeres inventoras.

Picto tú Picto ver Picto algunas Picto de Picto ellas You see some of them.

Tú ves algunas de ellas.

2. Do you know these inventions?

RetorIn group, you're going to classify these inventions into “home”, “music and video” and “computer"!

Then, check your answers together.

Fotografía reproductor walkman 

Fotografía TV antigua 

Foto disquette 3” ½ 

Foto cintas de vídeo VHS

Fotografía gramófono  

Fotografía disco vinilo en un tocadiscos 

Fotografía teléfono antiguo 

Fotografía horno de madera antiguo 

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3. Let’s classify these inventions!

Retor You are going to see modern and old inventions. Classify them according to your opinion.

Lectura facilitada

Read

Picto clasificar Inventos Classify these inventions.

Clasifica estos inventos.

4. Inventions and their characteristics

Retor Let’s start thinking about inventions and their characteristics!

Lectura facilitada

Read

Picto clasificar Inventos Classify these inventions.

Clasifica estos inventos.

Option A: Classify

Classify the following inventions into modern/big, modern/small, old/ big or old/small.

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Accede al recurso Classify the inventions

Option B: True or False

Answer TRUE OR FALSE according to the sentence and the picture.

Question 1

Telefono antiguo color negro 

It is modern and big.

Question 2

Fotografía avión antiguo hermanos Wright

It is big and old.

Question 3

Fotografía móvil moderno o SmartPhone

It is modern and small.

Question 4

Fotografía aeronave moderna

It is big and old.

Question 5

Disquette tipo floppy 3" 1/2

It is old and big.

Option C: Complete

Complete the sentences with modern/old or big/small according to the invention.

Telefono antiguo color negro This invention is and .

Fotografía avión antiguo hermanos Wright This invention is and .

Fotografía móvil moderno o SmartPhone This invention is and .

Fotografía aeronave moderna This invention is and .

Disquette tipo floppy 3 This invention is and .

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Option D: Organise

Do you want to do another timeline by yourself? You can look for more information on Wikipedia.

5. Let's watch a video.

RetorWe are going to watch a video about the importance of recycling.

It’s very important you remember the three bin colours and what materials go in each of them: Blue - Paper, Green - Glass, Yellow - Plastic.

6. Let 's recycle!

RetorYou already know about the importance of recycling.

It is also very important you remember to use recyclable materials in your inventions if you want to take care of the planet!

Option A: Find the words

Find the words in the wordsearch.

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Accede al recurso Wordsearch

Option B: Cut the bins

Cut the bins and the words. Match them and stick them in your notebook.

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Accede al recurso Objects and bins

Option C: Select the colour

Read the sentences and select the correct colour.

  1. Books go into the bin
  2. Balls go into the bin
  3. Windows go into the bin
  4. Boxes go into the bin
  5. Mirrors go into the bin

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Option D: More about recycling

Have you ever seen these bins?

What type of material can you put into them?

Dibujos de varias papeleras de colores

7. I organize to invent

We are going to learn to face new tasks, activities and exercises.

This time you are going to manage and plan all the information to memorize and make a diagram with the main ideas of your invention. The steps to follow, extract the main ideas, memorize the materials, size, invention and recycling to make your lapbook.

To get started, click this button or image to go to “My Learning Notebook” and complete the first step. (I identify what I have to do).

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Accede al recurso My learning Diary

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

Vamos a aprender a enfrentarnos a nuevas tareas, actividades y ejercicios.

En esta ocasión vas a gestionar y planificar toda la información para memorizar y hacer un esquema con las ideas principales de tu invento . Los pasos a seguir:

  1. Extraer las ideas principales
  2. Memorizar los materiales
  3. Tamaño
  4. Invento 
  5. Reciclado

 Para hacer tu lapbook

Para comenzar, haz clic en este botón o imagen para ir a “Mi cuaderno de aprendizaje” y completa el primer paso. (Pienso en lo que tengo que hacer).