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Lesson 3
LES HOMMES ET LA NATURE 

🌳Back to Nature: Can Humans Reconnect?

Reconnecting with Nature: Is It Still Possible?

INTRODUCTION

💡David Attenborough is a renowned British broadcaster, natural historian, and environmentalist, best known for his work in nature documentaries. Born in 1926, he has spent decades educating the world about wildlife and environmental conservation through iconic BBC series. 

🦉Watch and take notes.
Then, answer the questions in the grid.

🌿A LIFE ON OUR PLANET

INTRO (video)

“We need to learn how to work with nature”
David Attenborough

🌿the conservation legacy of theodore roosevelt

Doc 1 (text)

The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value”
Theodore Roosevelt

Question 1

“a great wonder”; “wonderful grandeur”;”sublimity”;”beauty” ;”great sights”;”great loneliness” → these words emphasise the wonderful/ magnificient beauty of these natural places.

Question 2

He wanted to preserve the natural sites like the Grand Canyon because he admired these gorgeous places and he thought it was a great idea to preserve this legacy for our children. According to him, everyone deserves to see them as they are today, so it is critical to prevent men from undermining/ destroying nature.

Question 3

Today, it is a legacy” : Thanks to Theodore Roosevelt, it is still possible for people to discover these natural spaces and admire them..

🌿national parks adventures

Doc 2 (video/ trailer)

“All that the sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild.” -John Muir, Poet

🌳projet : present a “natural wonder” to the class

EXPRESSION ORALE

🎯Objectif : Réaliser un exposé oral présentant une “merveille du monde” accompagné d’un diaporama.
⏲Durée de l’exposé : 3 minutes
💬Support attendu : Diaporama (Canva)

👆🏻Your presentation should include the following sections:

  • Introduction
    • Name of the wonder.
    • Location (country, continent)
  • Description of the wonder
    • Type (monument, natural site, ancient building, etc.)
    • Materials, shapes, colours, dimensions
    • What makes it visually remarkable
  • History and culture
    • Date of construction or discovery
    • Who built or discovered it? Why was it built or discovered?
    • Legends, myths, symbolism
  • Current use and interest
    • Tourist numbers
    • Status (UNESCO heritage?)
    • Conservation, dangers, and protection efforts
  • Anecdote or significant fact
    • An event, an unusual feature, a record…
  • Conclusion
    • Why does this marvel continue to impress today?
    • Why you chose this wonder
    • What you learnt/ retained

🌟 Examples of “Wonders of the World”

Ancient Wonders:

  • The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
  • The Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
  • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)

Modern Wonders:

  • Machu Picchu (Peru)
  • The Great Wall of China (China)
  • Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
  • The Colosseum (Italy)
  • Petra (Jordan)
  • Chichén Itzá (Mexico)
  • The Taj Mahal (India)

Natural Wonders:

  • The Grand Canyon (USA)
  • Iguazu Falls (Brazil/Argentina)
  • The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
  • Yellowstone National Park (USA)

Critères d’évaluation (sur 20 points)

CritèrePoints
Expression orale (phrases/ prononciation)/12 (6 + 6)
Contenu informatif/5
Qualité du diaporama/2
Respect du temps de présentation et de la consigne/1
Total/20
Barème
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