An Inconvenient Truth - Climate Change

Hello LINC 7 Students!

Here's the link to the clip on rising sea levels from the documentary film An Inconvenient Truth.

And here's the link to Harrison Ford is The Ocean. This short video is part of a series called "Nature Is Speaking," which features the voices of many famous actors like Julia Roberts and Kevin Spacey. You can watch them all on YouTube.

Enjoy!

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Today in class, we discussed Asberger syndrone, which is one of several forms of autism. It is considered an Autism Spectrum Disease or ASD.

Asperger syndrome is generally considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. Affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors.

Compared with those affected by other forms of ASD, however, those with Asperger syndrome do not have significant delays or difficulties in language or mental development. Some even demonstrate advanced vocabulary.

The following behaviors are often associated with Asperger syndrome. However, they are seldom all present in any one individual:

• limited or inappropriate social interactions
• "robotic" or repetitive speech
• challenges with nonverbal communication (gestures, facial expression, etc.
• tendency to discuss self rather than others
• inability to understand social/emotional issues
• lack of eye contact
• obsession with unusual topics
• one-sided conversations
• awkward movements and/or mannerisms

How is Asperger Syndrome diagnosed?

Asperger syndrome is often NOT diagnosed until a child or adult begins to have serious difficulties in school, the workplace or their personal lives. Indeed, many adults with Asperger syndrome receive their diagnosis when seeking help for related issues such as anxiety or depression. Diagnosis tends to center primarily on difficulties with social interactions.

Listening Practice for SMART goals

Hello Everyone,

Here's the link to the Dave's ESL Cyber Cafe for some great listening practice!

You can start with the MEDIUM listening topics, and then move on to the DIFFICULT topics. This is very easy to "measure"! :)

Here's the link to the video we watched on SMART goals. I recommend viewing it again!

Recycling and Carbon Footprint

Hello LINC 7 Students,

Here's the link to pmdrecyling. Please use this website to get the information to complete the homework sheet for Earth day on Saturday, April 22



This term, we are investigating our role in the environment, especially regarding climate change.
An important aspect of this is your CARBON FOOTPRINT.

A carbon footprint is defined as:

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support an individual's activities, usually given in tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are produced by burning fossil fuels, such as gas and oil.

In other words: When you drive a car, the engine burns fuel, which creates a certain amount of CO2, depending on its fuel consumption and the driving distance. When you heat your house with oil, gas or coal, then you also generate CO2. Even if you heat your house with electricity, the generation of the electrical power may also have emitted a certain amount of CO2. When you buy food and goods, the production of the food and goods also created some quantities of CO2.

Your carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions of CO2 (carbon dioxide), which were caused by your activities in a given time frame. Usually a carbon footprint is calculated for the time period of a year.

You can re-watch this short video explaining your carbon footprint. (2 minutes)

Gerunds and Infinitives

Not sure about whether a verb is followed by a gerund or an infinitive?

Check this list online!

The Environment

Hi LINC 7 Students,

This term, we'll be focusing on the environment.

The first reading that I'd like you to do online is about uncovering streams in the Vancouver area.

Go to this link and read the article.

Then think about the following questions:

1. Did your home city have streams that were covered over? Were you aware of this fact?

2. What are the problems with covering over these streams and creeks?

3. How are people "uncovering" creeks and streams in Vancouver? Who is doing this work?

Welcome to LINC 7 in April 2017

Hello LINC 7 Students,

Welcome to our LINC 7 blog! This term, I'll be posting many links and assignments on this blog page. I hope they are useful and interesting for you!

Here's your first task:

Go to the CBC Edmonton website, and listen to the news story on the legalization of marijauna. You can listen to it several times, so you understand it well.