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ANNIE GRIFFITHSTAKING AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS

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JOEL SARTORE SAVING ENDANGERED ANIMALS

COREY JASKOLSKISOLVING TITANIC PROBLEMS

JOEL SARTORE: SAVING ENDANGERED ANIMALSJoel Sartore is a National Geographic photographer and founder of the Photo Ark. This project raises awareness of all animals. Joel wants people to care for, fall in love with, and take action to help save these animals.

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COREY JASKOLSKI: SOLVING TITANIC PROBLEMSCorey Jaskolski is an engineer and inventor. He helps scientists make discoveries by inventing new tools and technologies to explore amazing places all over the world.

ANNIE GRIFFITHS: TAKING AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHSAnnie Griffiths takes great photographs of people, places and animals. She believes that taking pictures can help you share your place in the world.

ANNIE GRIFFITHSTAKING AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS

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JOEL SARTORE SAVING ENDANGERED ANIMALS

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P R O J E C T

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• Think of one problem you have.

• Write the problem on a piece of poster paper.

• Write sentences about how the robot can help solve your problem.

• Think about how a robot can help you solve your problem.

• Draw and color a picture of your robot.

• Glue or tape the drawing and the sentences to the poster board.

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Present your poster to the class.

Say one thing about these subjects. Work with a group.

Corey Jaskolski

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how technology helps solves problems

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2 Predict. In this video, Joel Sartore talks about endangered animals. What endangered animals do you think he talks about? Work in small groups.

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3 Check the names of four endangered animals you hear. elephants

turtles

tarsiers

tigers

whales

monkeys

frogs

bugs

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4 Answer the questions.1 Name two places where Joel takes photographs of animals.

2 Why are many animals endangered?

3 What is the name of Joel’s project?

4 Why does Joel take pictures of endangered animals?

5 Make a statement about the video. Say True or False. Work with a partner.

6 Answer the questions. Work with a partner.1 Is it easier to take pictures of animals inside or outside? Why?

2 What are the difficult parts of an animal photographer’s job?

3 Would you like to be an animal photographer? Why or why not?

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BEFORE YOU WATCH

1 Talk about it. Work in pairs. 1 Name one species of animal where you live.

2 Name one endangered animal.

3 Name one animal habitat.

False. He takes photographs of animals.

Joel Sartore draws pictures of animals.

THROUGH HANDS- ON PROJECTS IN ENGLISHEXPERIENCE THE WORLD

Experience the world with Explorations, a series of short, project-based STEAM courses for young learners, featuring National Geographic Explorers, video lessons and hands-on projects in English.

HANDS-ON PROJECTS

Guided by global experts in the field, learners reinforce their English skills through explorations of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) topics.

Each Explorations course includes: • Student’s Activity Booklet• Video and Audio• PowerPoint Presentation Pack• Lesson Plan Pack and Pacing Guide• Course Worksheet Pack

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Look and check.This explorer is holding a

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smartphone.

camera.

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Corey Jaskolski using one of his inventions

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