Sunday 26 February 2012
Saturday 25 February 2012
Get Ready To Discuss English Mania
It would be easier to do with the script below. Other videos are available at http://lingualeo.ru/jungle
Let's talk about manias.Let's start with Beatle mania. Hysterical teenagers, crying, screaming, pandemonium.Sports mania. Deafening crowds. All for one idea. Get the ball in the net. Okay, religious mania. There's rapture. There's weeping. There's visions. Manias can be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly.
The world has a new mania. A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.
Teacher: ... change my life!
Students: I will change my life.
T: I don't want to let my parents down.
S: I don't want to let my parents down.
T: I don't ever want to let my country down.
S: I don't ever want to let my country down.
T: Most importantly ...S: Most importantly ...
T: I don't want to let myself down.
S: I don't want to let myself down.
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.
Students: A t-shirt.A dress.
JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. That's why this year China will become the world's largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put better food on the table. Imagine a student taking a giant test for three full days. Her score on this one test literally determines her future. She studies 12 hours a dayfor three years to prepare. 25 percent of her grade is based on English. It's called the Gaokao. And 80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test. The intensity to learn English is almost unimaginable. Unless you witness it.
Teacher: Perfect!Students: Perfect!
T: Perfect! S: Perfect!
T: I want to speak perfect English.
S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak— S: I want to speak—
T: perfect English. S: perfect English.
T: I want to change my life!
S: I want to change my life!
JW: So is English mania good or bad? Is English a tsunami, washing awayother languages? Not likely. English is the world's second language. Your native language is your life. But with English you can become part of a wider conversation. A global conversation about global problems. Like climate change or poverty. Or hunger or disease.The world has other universal languages. Mathematics is the language of science. Music is the language of emotions. And now English is becoming the language of problem solving. Not because America is pushing it. But because the world is pulling it. So English mania is a turning point. Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, English represents hope for a better future. A future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.
Thank you very much. (Applause)
Let's talk about manias.Let's start with Beatle mania. Hysterical teenagers, crying, screaming, pandemonium.Sports mania. Deafening crowds. All for one idea. Get the ball in the net. Okay, religious mania. There's rapture. There's weeping. There's visions. Manias can be good. Manias can be alarming. Or manias can be deadly.
The world has a new mania. A mania for learning English. Listen as Chinese students practice their English by screaming it.
Teacher: ... change my life!
Students: I will change my life.
T: I don't want to let my parents down.
S: I don't want to let my parents down.
T: I don't ever want to let my country down.
S: I don't ever want to let my country down.
T: Most importantly ...S: Most importantly ...
T: I don't want to let myself down.
S: I don't want to let myself down.
Jay Walker: How many people are trying to learn English worldwide? Two billion of them.
Students: A t-shirt.A dress.
JW: In Latin America, in India, in Southeast Asia, and most of all in China. If you are a Chinese student you start learning English in the third grade, by law. That's why this year China will become the world's largest English speaking country. (Laughter) Why English? In a single word: Opportunity. Opportunity for a better life, a job, to be able to pay for school, or put better food on the table. Imagine a student taking a giant test for three full days. Her score on this one test literally determines her future. She studies 12 hours a dayfor three years to prepare. 25 percent of her grade is based on English. It's called the Gaokao. And 80 million high school Chinese students have already taken this grueling test. The intensity to learn English is almost unimaginable. Unless you witness it.
Teacher: Perfect!Students: Perfect!
T: Perfect! S: Perfect!
T: I want to speak perfect English.
S: I want to speak perfect English.
T: I want to speak— S: I want to speak—
T: perfect English. S: perfect English.
T: I want to change my life!
S: I want to change my life!
JW: So is English mania good or bad? Is English a tsunami, washing awayother languages? Not likely. English is the world's second language. Your native language is your life. But with English you can become part of a wider conversation. A global conversation about global problems. Like climate change or poverty. Or hunger or disease.The world has other universal languages. Mathematics is the language of science. Music is the language of emotions. And now English is becoming the language of problem solving. Not because America is pushing it. But because the world is pulling it. So English mania is a turning point. Like the harnessing of electricity in our cities, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, English represents hope for a better future. A future where the world has a common language to solve its common problems.
Thank you very much. (Applause)
Friday 17 February 2012
A New Tool For Describing Your Photos
Dear all,
I know some of you have already used VOKI, audiboo.com to do your homework. Maybe you'll try Voicethread.com. Here I recommend fotobabble.com. Try this tool.
Fotobabble lets you quickly and easily add your voice to photos and share them with your friends, family and social networks. All you do is:
1) Upload a photo from your computer
2) Record what you want to say
3) Then share it with anyone via email, Twitter, Facebook, your blog or your website.
It's really THAT simple!
Below are some helpful links to get started:
* Create a Fotobabble now: http://www.fotobabble.com/media/create
* View the latest Fotobabbles: http://www.fotobabble.com/media/search
* Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the latest happenings: http://www.facebook.com/fotobabble
* Download our free iPhone App and create Fotobabbles anywhere, anytime: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fotobabble/id353078443?mt=8
* Have some questions about using Fotobabble? Check out our FAQ's: http://www.fotobabble.com/s/faq
Hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Lyudmila Anikina
I know some of you have already used VOKI, audiboo.com to do your homework. Maybe you'll try Voicethread.com. Here I recommend fotobabble.com. Try this tool.
Fotobabble lets you quickly and easily add your voice to photos and share them with your friends, family and social networks. All you do is:
1) Upload a photo from your computer
2) Record what you want to say
3) Then share it with anyone via email, Twitter, Facebook, your blog or your website.
It's really THAT simple!
Below are some helpful links to get started:
* Create a Fotobabble now: http://www.fotobabble.com/media/create
* View the latest Fotobabbles: http://www.fotobabble.com/media/search
* Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all of the latest happenings: http://www.facebook.com/fotobabble
* Download our free iPhone App and create Fotobabbles anywhere, anytime: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fotobabble/id353078443?mt=8
* Have some questions about using Fotobabble? Check out our FAQ's: http://www.fotobabble.com/s/faq
Hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Lyudmila Anikina
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Dear all! This post is of January,30. I 've put it here to remind you of the task to record your voice in the description of your view out of the window. Please do it and insert the link below in the comments.
Listen to the description "Out My Window". Try to describe your view out of the window. Record your voice on http://audioboo.com and share with your teacher and classmates. You can record yourselves online or using your cell phones and send me the mp3 file. This is my e-mail: lyudmila.anikina@gmail.com
Your teacher L.A.
Listen to the description "Out My Window". Try to describe your view out of the window. Record your voice on http://audioboo.com and share with your teacher and classmates. You can record yourselves online or using your cell phones and send me the mp3 file. This is my e-mail: lyudmila.anikina@gmail.com
Your teacher L.A.
Some Facts About Climate Change
Do you know the difference between global warming and climate change? Aren't they synonyms? Surf this site, try to find new arguments for our discussion.
Cristina's View Out Of The Window
Hi, Students of Class 10A!
Here is the first Voki from Cristina. I'm waiting for your descriptions.
Best wishes,
Lyudmila Anikina
Here is the first Voki from Cristina. I'm waiting for your descriptions.
Best wishes,
Lyudmila Anikina
Monday 13 February 2012
Useful links and resources for Unit 3
Section 2. Progress and development — Где найти дополнительную информацию об истории техники и изобретений? Кто изобрел шариковую ручку, мороженицу, тостер? Как были изобретены электрическая лампочка, копировальный аппарат, подгузники, аэрозольный баллончик, мобильный телефон, фотоаппарат Поляроид, телевизор, целлофан, акваланг, микроволновая печь, самолет? В каких областях знаний человек использует компьютер? Где найти аргументы «за» и «против» использования компьютера?
Как меняется планета Земля вследствие воздействия на неё человека? В чем сущность теории Вернадского? За какие достижения вручается Kyoto Prize?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_technology - encyclopaedia entry about the history of technology
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/Ti..._Technology.htm - invention and technology timelines tell the history of famous 16th 17th 18th 19th and 20th century events
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/ballpen.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the ballpoint pen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpoint_pen - encyclopaedia entry about the ballpoint pen
http://www.ehow.com/about_5117355_early-ic...m-machines.html – information about early ice cream machines
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_maker - encyclopaedia entry about the ice cream maker
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/toaster.htm - interesting facts about the invention of the toaster
http://www.wisedude.com/inventions_discoveries/toaster.htm - answers to questions on the history and working of toasters and toaster ovens
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lightbulb.htm – history of invention of light bulb
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors...lightbulb.shtml – some more information about the invention of the light bulb
http://www.thehistoryof.net/the-history-of...light-bulb.html – the history of the light bulb
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photocopier - encyclopaedia entry about the photocopier
http://www.essortment.com/articles/invente...hine_102493.htm – information about the inventors of the copy machine
http://inventors.about.com/od/dstartinventions/a/Diapers.htm – a short article about the inventor of disposable diapers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaper - encyclopaedia entry about the diaper and its history
http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/aerosol.htm – the history of aerosol spray cans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosol_spray - encyclopaedia entry about aerosol spray, its history and technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone - encyclopaedia entry about the mobile phone
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/mobilephone.htm – a brief history of the invention of the mobile phone
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/land.html – brief information about the invention and the inventor of the Polaroid camera
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventio...nstantphoto.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of instant photography
http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous-in.../Television-Set – a short article on the invention of the TV set
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae408.cfm – here you can find an answer to the question on who is the inventor of television
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/cellophane.htm – interesting information about the invention of cellophane
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellophane - encyclopaedia entry about cellophane and history of its invention
http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mecha...cles/43151.aspx – brief information about the inventor and the invention of aqualung
http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventors/a/Scuba.htm – the history of scuba diving
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven - an illustrated encyclopaedia entry about the microwave oven
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/microwave.htm - – a chronological history of the microwave oven
http://socyberty.com/history/the-invention-of-the-airplane/ - brief history of the invention of the airplane
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/airplane.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the airplane in 1903
http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/ - a virtual museum covering the invention of the airplane
http://computerandthesociety.blogspot.com/...ent-fields.html — a short article about the fields in which people use computers
http://www.yomag.net/1249-computers-pro-&-cons/ - some pros and cons of computers
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-27-2004-51038.asp – the pros and cons of computers and video games
http://www.indianchild.com/computers_blessing_or_curse.htm – information about the advantages and disadvantages of using computers for Indian children
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/98986_advan...es-of-computers – a short article about the advantages and disadvantages of computers for young people
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/impact.html – a webpage dedicated to human impacts on the Earth and the environment such as pollution, dams, deforestation, desertification, and overpopulation
http://socyberty.com/issues/human-impact-on-earth/ - an article on who is the most destructive creature on this planet, how serious global warming is etc
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/envi...icle3292050.ece – interesting information about human impact on the world
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JQ...87/ai_30411507/ - the facts about the state of the Earth, why human impact on the Earth becomes ever greater
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Vernadsky - encyclopaedia entry about Vladimir Vernadsky and his theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Prize - encyclopaedia entry about the Kyoto Prize
http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/e_kp_out_out.html – information about the Kyoto Prize, its categories and fields
Section 3. Man-made wonders of the world? - Где получить дополнительную информацию о Stonehenge, Панамском канале, Транссибирской магистрали, Hoover Dam, English Channel Tunnel?
http://www.stonehenge.co.uk/ - a guide to Stonehenge
http://www.qsl.net/w5www/stonehenge.html –information about the mysteries of Stonehenge
http://www.bugbog.com/travel-videos/englan...enge-video.html - an informative video on Stonehenge's construction, with links to a map, and Stonehenge pictures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal - illustrated article about the Panama Canal including the layout, locks, history, tolls and related links
http://www.canalmuseum.com/ - the history of the Panama canal, photos, prints, stories, documents and books
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html – the official site of the Panama Canal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway - encyclopaedia entry about the Trans-Siberian Railway
http://www.trans-siberia.com/ - all you need to know about the Trans-Siberian Railway and the countries it passes through
http://www.waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/ - a comprehensive guide to the Trans-Siberian railway: trains, timetable, route, photos, advice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam - encyclopaedia entry about Hoover Dam, provides a range of data on the history and construction of the dam
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/hoover/ - a chronology of the Hoover Dam, a searchable database of the people and events that led to the dam's creation and a teacher's guide with maps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel - encyclopaedia entry about the Channel Tunnel
http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/...ound/tunnel.htm - the history and background of the Channel Tunnel
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train.htm - information about travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar train: timetable, fares, what you see there, how to check in, carriage classes etc.
Section 4. Robots of the future - Когда были созданы первые роботы? Где сейчас используют роботов? Какова роль роботов в будущем? Как подростки представляют будущее своей страны, планеты? Что изучает наука футурология? Каковы прогнозы писателей, ученых-футурологов о будущем? Как можно представить себе дом будущего? Как он будет выглядеть? Какими современными техническими приспособлениями он будет наполнен? Где посмотреть видео на тему «Дом будущего»?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot - encyclopaedia entry about robots
http://inventors.about.com/od/historyrobot...y_of_Robots.htm — the history of robots
http://www.bsu.edu/web/MAWILLIAMS/history.html - history of robotics - the fun and interesting sides, a little history, some interesting uses, the impact of robots and some future ideas
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-robots.html — a brief history of the invention of robots
http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/ROV/types.html — types of robots, where they are used
http://www.jimpinto.com/writings/robots.html — what fields of modern life robots are used in, what their role in the future will be
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Robots_U...e_In_Japan.html — an article about how robots are used to keep children safe in Japan
http://www.funadvice.com/q/future_please_h...ts_for_homework — some ideas of American schoolchildren about what the world will be like in 30 years
http://www.funadvice.com/q/teenagers_12_18 — American teenagers tell what they think about the future
http://www.gsn.org/programs/dreams/lessonplan.html — this activity challenges students to think and imagine their country's past and future
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Lis...turePredictions — top 10 predictions for the future according to the World Future Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurology - encyclopaedia entry about futurology
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/3556368...nd-reality.html – predictions for the future by A.Clarke
http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n0205/19spacewx/ - scientists predict solar storms that will affect all technology on the Earth
http://www.zuzu.org/pre.html - children’s predictions for the future
http://www.longbets.org/ - predictions online
http://www.hinduonnet.com/folio/fo0001/00010640.htm - 21 predictions for the 21st century
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/11..._the_future.htm - a look at what scientists are working on today to bring into your homes tomorrow.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8046659.stm — a video about Microsoft's «future home» - how the company plans to incorporate technology into more areas of life
http://i.abcnews.com/WN/SmartHome/story?id...9570&page=1 - what our future lifestyle look like
Как меняется планета Земля вследствие воздействия на неё человека? В чем сущность теории Вернадского? За какие достижения вручается Kyoto Prize?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_technology - encyclopaedia entry about the history of technology
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/Ti..._Technology.htm - invention and technology timelines tell the history of famous 16th 17th 18th 19th and 20th century events
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/ballpen.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the ballpoint pen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpoint_pen - encyclopaedia entry about the ballpoint pen
http://www.ehow.com/about_5117355_early-ic...m-machines.html – information about early ice cream machines
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_maker - encyclopaedia entry about the ice cream maker
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/toaster.htm - interesting facts about the invention of the toaster
http://www.wisedude.com/inventions_discoveries/toaster.htm - answers to questions on the history and working of toasters and toaster ovens
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lightbulb.htm – history of invention of light bulb
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors...lightbulb.shtml – some more information about the invention of the light bulb
http://www.thehistoryof.net/the-history-of...light-bulb.html – the history of the light bulb
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photocopier - encyclopaedia entry about the photocopier
http://www.essortment.com/articles/invente...hine_102493.htm – information about the inventors of the copy machine
http://inventors.about.com/od/dstartinventions/a/Diapers.htm – a short article about the inventor of disposable diapers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaper - encyclopaedia entry about the diaper and its history
http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/aerosol.htm – the history of aerosol spray cans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosol_spray - encyclopaedia entry about aerosol spray, its history and technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone - encyclopaedia entry about the mobile phone
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/mobilephone.htm – a brief history of the invention of the mobile phone
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/land.html – brief information about the invention and the inventor of the Polaroid camera
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventio...nstantphoto.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of instant photography
http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous-in.../Television-Set – a short article on the invention of the TV set
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae408.cfm – here you can find an answer to the question on who is the inventor of television
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/cellophane.htm – interesting information about the invention of cellophane
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellophane - encyclopaedia entry about cellophane and history of its invention
http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mecha...cles/43151.aspx – brief information about the inventor and the invention of aqualung
http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventors/a/Scuba.htm – the history of scuba diving
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven - an illustrated encyclopaedia entry about the microwave oven
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/microwave.htm - – a chronological history of the microwave oven
http://socyberty.com/history/the-invention-of-the-airplane/ - brief history of the invention of the airplane
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/airplane.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the airplane in 1903
http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/ - a virtual museum covering the invention of the airplane
http://computerandthesociety.blogspot.com/...ent-fields.html — a short article about the fields in which people use computers
http://www.yomag.net/1249-computers-pro-&-cons/ - some pros and cons of computers
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-27-2004-51038.asp – the pros and cons of computers and video games
http://www.indianchild.com/computers_blessing_or_curse.htm – information about the advantages and disadvantages of using computers for Indian children
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/98986_advan...es-of-computers – a short article about the advantages and disadvantages of computers for young people
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/impact.html – a webpage dedicated to human impacts on the Earth and the environment such as pollution, dams, deforestation, desertification, and overpopulation
http://socyberty.com/issues/human-impact-on-earth/ - an article on who is the most destructive creature on this planet, how serious global warming is etc
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/envi...icle3292050.ece – interesting information about human impact on the world
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JQ...87/ai_30411507/ - the facts about the state of the Earth, why human impact on the Earth becomes ever greater
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Vernadsky - encyclopaedia entry about Vladimir Vernadsky and his theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Prize - encyclopaedia entry about the Kyoto Prize
http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/e_kp_out_out.html – information about the Kyoto Prize, its categories and fields
Section 3. Man-made wonders of the world? - Где получить дополнительную информацию о Stonehenge, Панамском канале, Транссибирской магистрали, Hoover Dam, English Channel Tunnel?
http://www.stonehenge.co.uk/ - a guide to Stonehenge
http://www.qsl.net/w5www/stonehenge.html –information about the mysteries of Stonehenge
http://www.bugbog.com/travel-videos/englan...enge-video.html - an informative video on Stonehenge's construction, with links to a map, and Stonehenge pictures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal - illustrated article about the Panama Canal including the layout, locks, history, tolls and related links
http://www.canalmuseum.com/ - the history of the Panama canal, photos, prints, stories, documents and books
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html – the official site of the Panama Canal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway - encyclopaedia entry about the Trans-Siberian Railway
http://www.trans-siberia.com/ - all you need to know about the Trans-Siberian Railway and the countries it passes through
http://www.waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/ - a comprehensive guide to the Trans-Siberian railway: trains, timetable, route, photos, advice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam - encyclopaedia entry about Hoover Dam, provides a range of data on the history and construction of the dam
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/hoover/ - a chronology of the Hoover Dam, a searchable database of the people and events that led to the dam's creation and a teacher's guide with maps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel - encyclopaedia entry about the Channel Tunnel
http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/...ound/tunnel.htm - the history and background of the Channel Tunnel
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train.htm - information about travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar train: timetable, fares, what you see there, how to check in, carriage classes etc.
Section 4. Robots of the future - Когда были созданы первые роботы? Где сейчас используют роботов? Какова роль роботов в будущем? Как подростки представляют будущее своей страны, планеты? Что изучает наука футурология? Каковы прогнозы писателей, ученых-футурологов о будущем? Как можно представить себе дом будущего? Как он будет выглядеть? Какими современными техническими приспособлениями он будет наполнен? Где посмотреть видео на тему «Дом будущего»?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot - encyclopaedia entry about robots
http://inventors.about.com/od/historyrobot...y_of_Robots.htm — the history of robots
http://www.bsu.edu/web/MAWILLIAMS/history.html - history of robotics - the fun and interesting sides, a little history, some interesting uses, the impact of robots and some future ideas
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-robots.html — a brief history of the invention of robots
http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/ROV/types.html — types of robots, where they are used
http://www.jimpinto.com/writings/robots.html — what fields of modern life robots are used in, what their role in the future will be
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Robots_U...e_In_Japan.html — an article about how robots are used to keep children safe in Japan
http://www.funadvice.com/q/future_please_h...ts_for_homework — some ideas of American schoolchildren about what the world will be like in 30 years
http://www.funadvice.com/q/teenagers_12_18 — American teenagers tell what they think about the future
http://www.gsn.org/programs/dreams/lessonplan.html — this activity challenges students to think and imagine their country's past and future
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Lis...turePredictions — top 10 predictions for the future according to the World Future Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurology - encyclopaedia entry about futurology
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/3556368...nd-reality.html – predictions for the future by A.Clarke
http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n0205/19spacewx/ - scientists predict solar storms that will affect all technology on the Earth
http://www.zuzu.org/pre.html - children’s predictions for the future
http://www.longbets.org/ - predictions online
http://www.hinduonnet.com/folio/fo0001/00010640.htm - 21 predictions for the 21st century
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/11..._the_future.htm - a look at what scientists are working on today to bring into your homes tomorrow.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8046659.stm — a video about Microsoft's «future home» - how the company plans to incorporate technology into more areas of life
http://i.abcnews.com/WN/SmartHome/story?id...9570&page=1 - what our future lifestyle look like
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