Eighth Grade 💕 by روان ابو السباع https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7 جسور التعلم en-us 2022-03-17 03:50:45 UTC 2024-10-28 00:40:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2099300164 Did you know your brain is  more powerful than any computer? Our brains are pretty amazing! The brain is a 3-pound wrinkly, pink organ that is soft like a mushroom. Luckily, it is protected by eight bones. In a split second, our brain can notice a glass is going to fall off the counter and control everything
to stop that mess from happening. Your eyes see what’s going on and tell your brain how quickly you need to react. Then, your muscles spring into action. The brain even controls our heart to keep beating and our lungs to keep working while we are asleep.]]> 2022-03-17 03:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2099300164 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2099300328
  • Find the meaning of the words in yellow.
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  • Think of three ways to keep your brain healthy. Share your answer with your colleagues.
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  • Work in pairs. Interview each other using the following questions about your brain.
    • - What body system is the brain part of?
    - What does your brain look like?
    - When does your brain stop growing?
    - Which side of the body does the left side of the brain control?
    - Mention three tasks of your brain.
    - Does your brain sleep? Why?
    • Now work together (interviewer and interviewee) to write a report that shows your findings.
    ]]>     2022-03-17 04:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2099300655     2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874427 In the medical week, there was a nutritionist. She gave the students this text about boosting the immune system and asked them to do the following tasks]]> 2022-03-22 06:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874427 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874581 Read the following text, and then answer the questions below.
    Could the snacks you eat cut your chances of getting sick? Healthy things in everyday foods-from yogurt to walnuts- may help boost a kid's natural defenses. We know that what you eat has a clear impact on your immunity. So whether you're arming yourself for cold and flu season or just aiming for good health, immune-boosting snacks may help. There are four foods that boost immunity:
    Yogurt
    Yogurt contains helpful bacteria called probiotics. They
    can improve the way your body uses food. But they're also
    important in helping your body fight sickness.
    Walnut
    Walnuts have healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, which are good
    for you in lots of ways. Experts believe that Omega-3 helps your body fight illness. One small study found that Omega-3 helps in minimizing the number of respiratory infections in kids. Walnuts are easy to sprinkle into a snack mix or on cereal.
    Fruit and veggies
    To help your immune system, look for ones that are high in vitamin C, like citrus fruit, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
    Lean meats
    Lean meats are meats with a relatively low fat content, such as skinless chicken and turkey. They would boost your body’s disease fighting system. First of all, they have protein, which is important for keeping up strength. Second, lean meats also contain zinc, which seems to help white blood cells fight off infections.]]>     2022-03-22 06:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874581     2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874750 Read the coloured words. Try to find their meanings using the context.]]> 2022-03-22 06:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874750 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874853 -What is the immune system?
    -What is the main idea of the text?]]>     2022-03-22 06:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874853     2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874992 - Discuss the importance of the immune system for the body with your colleagues.
    - Work in group to find more about fruit and veggies that increase your immunity. Then, write your notes. 
    - Design with your colleagues a brochure about the most important fruit and veggies that boost your immune system]]>     2022-03-22 06:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2106874992     Save the Earth 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2146234854 2022-04-17 21:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2146234854 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2146234918 Read the text about global Warming and do the following tasks.
    The earth, as we already know, goes around the sun. It is the sun that warms the air surrounding the earth, bringing about different types of climate in different areas. The air that surrounds the earth is called the atmosphere and it is composed of a combination of different gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane. But if there are too many of these gasses in the atmosphere that come from human activities, it will make our world hotter and bring about a harmful climate change.
    Gasses act like the glass walls of a greenhouse, allowing some of the sun’s rays to enter, reflecting back harmful radiation from the sun and keeping some warmth close to the earth, making the earth a place where we can live. Some of the heat that comes from the sun is reflected by the greenhouse gasses and by the earth, and then goes back into space. Some of the warmth of the sun is trapped by the greenhouse gasses and stays in the atmosphere, keeping the earth warm. If this was not the case, it would be very cold on Earth – too cold for humans to live. This natural process is called the greenhouse effect. However, humans are adding more of these gasses into the atmosphere with activities such as burning oil and gas to run factories, to generate power and for transportation, land development or simply farming. Destroying or damaging forests is another human activity that produces more gases. This includes large-scale logging, mining, forest fires, and expansion of agricultural land. The greenhouse effect is becoming stronger, and the result is global warming.
    Scientists already have documented these impacts of climate change. Ice is melting worldwide, especially at the Earth’s poles. Much of this melting ice contributes to sea-level rise. Rising temperatures are affecting wildlife and their habitats. Vanishing ice has challenged species such as the penguin in Antarctica. Precipitation ( rain and snowfall) has increased across the globe, on average. Yet some regions are experiencing more severe drought, increasing the risk of wildfires, lost crops, and drinking water shortages.
    Source: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/teach/
    • Global Warming is a world issue. Think of possible solutions. Discuss them with your colleague.
    • Read the text again and summarize the main ideas of the text. Share your summary with your colleagues.
    ]]>     2022-04-17 21:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2146234918     Read this article from "Jordan Times" and answer the following questions 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2182544610 Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) officials on Saturday said they are considering importing a hollow ball cover system to place in major dams and reduce water evaporation. “This past heatwave caused an additional 10 per cent of water evaporation or 80,000 cubic meters of water loss,” said JVA Secretary General Saad Abu Hammour. The JVA official noted that the loss of water from the 10 major dams in the Kingdom took place during the past 14 days.
    “Water evaporation in general happens as long as there is sun, and the estimated loss of water during sunny and windy days reaches around 800,000 cubic meters,” Abu Hammour explained. The JVA official told The Jordan Times that there was an idea in 2010 to import “plastic balls with special specifications to place in the major dams to minimize water
    evaporation”.
    Hollow ball cover systems are made up of thousands of plastic balls that float on liquid surfaces, limiting evaporation, controlling unpleasant smells and preventing algae growth. This project is costly although it prevents around 80 per cent of water evaporation. He added that “the climate is changing and we must have a long-term solution to protect water in Jordan, especially with the shortage that we face almost annually”.
    Last year, officials said Jordan ranks as the world’s second water-poorest country. The failing regional conditions and disorder have led to waves of refugees flowing into Jordan, pushing it over time from being one of the world’s 10 water-poorest countries, to the fourth and now the second, according to rankings by the United Nations.]]>     2022-05-13 08:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2182544610     2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2182544749
  • The text discusses hollow balls that prevent evaporation. Discuss the importance and qualities of these balls.
  • Look at the image. Do you know these tools? Have you ever seen them around? What are they used for? Discuss with your classmates.
  • Jordan suffers from water shortage. Write two paragraphs discussing your role in saving water. How can you save water at home, at school or in the area around you?
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    - Use the context to find a synonym for ( thrive).
    - In groups, discuss the qualities and the tips that enable people to reach their goals. Then, make a presentation that reflects your opinion.]]>     2022-05-21 11:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2193845110     2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2204643895 2022-05-30 12:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2204643895 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210277935 2022-06-03 14:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210277935 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210278201 2022-06-03 14:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210278201 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210282317 2022-06-03 14:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210282317 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210283380 2022-06-03 14:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210283380 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210361573 2022-06-03 16:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210361573 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210365313 2022-06-03 16:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210365313 2000169100 https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210365601 2022-06-03 16:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2000169100/6qwml1hcizb77ti7/wish/2210365601