1ère TC - SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY by Astrid Munari

SCIENTIFIC INNOVATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY

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Technological progress

Key question : ...

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Anticipation and key question.

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Anticipate on the theme.

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Magazine cover : "The New Yorker", Oct.23, 2017.
Observe and comment : presentation / description / analysis.

Anticipate on the vocabulary.

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Quizlet vocabulary (set a date for the test) : https://quizlet.com/_7rcl5z?x=1jqt&i=11bsl3

Key question.

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- You are a journalist at the New Yorker mag. You want to propose a survey related to the cover of October 23rd issue. Imagine a question you are going to ask your readers.
- Then share with your fellow journalists.
- Finally, note down the question chosen by your editor (teacher's key question - see below).

STEP 1 - WHEN ROBOTS TAKE PEOPLE'S PLACE

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Watch this video...

Step 1 : A hotel of the future.

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Watching grid OR type bac.
Japan is very innovative regarding technology. Here is an example.
"Japanese hotel boasts robotic staff" (00:00 > 1’30) https://youtu.be/C7AyB5yi6Fg
Vocabulary help :
Seth Doane / Henn'na hotel / Hideo Sawada

1. Oral comprehension (watching grid OR type Bac)
2. Pair-work :
- Individually imagine and list the advantages OR the drawbacks of this type of hotels
- Present your ideas to your partner

- Present your ideas to the class.

Is AI the future of our society? Read about the opinion of 2 experts...

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THE TEXT
Before reading

1. Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.

> Say what you know about them.

> Read about them.

> Take notes.

Now focus on the text.

2. Before reading, focus on the infographics (illustration text).

What is the subject?
Read the quotes from 4 tech giants. Are they optimistic about AI or not? Can you guess why?

3. Now read the text : Understanding the debate.

Read Zuckerberg’s arguments : what is his point of view on AI? Justify with elements from the text.
Now focus on Elon Musk’s ideas. Explain what he thinks about AI.

4. Do they share the same point of view?

5. PAIR-WORK

Read the vocabulary : how to express your opinion, agreement and disagreement (see method sheet below).
In pairs: Who do you agree with? Why? Take a few minutes to think about it, then discuss with your partner.

Vocabulary : find the equivalents in the text.
•Write a summary.

GRAMMAR - Comparatif / superlatif (quick review) : read the lesson (document below) and translate the sentences.
> Thème grammatical : translate the sentences.

Mark Zuckerberg est le plus irresponsable des quatre scientifiques.
Deux des plus gros entrepreneurs au monde ne sont pas d’accord sur le futur de l’intelligence artificielle.
L’intelligence artificielle de pointe rend le monde meilleur.
Le danger de l’IA est beaucoup plus grand que ce que les gens pensent.

5. Je crois vraiment qu’il devraient essayer d’en venir à un arrangement.

6. Je suis convaincu que l’IA est le futur de notre société.

STEP 4 - DO WE NEED A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR AI?

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Does robotics need laws so we can protect ourselves? : Asimov’s rules.

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Say what you know and read about Isaac Asimov then take notes about him.
Read the rules Asimov wrote in his short story "Runaround" (illustration text) and in pairs, explain what you understand : use link words. Then share with the class.
Read the text and answer questions 2 & 3.
Vocabulary : find the equivalent in the text.
Write a summary.
Write : Now you know about the three laws of robotics, invent a fourth law and explain your choice (± 50 words).
Pump it up : pronoms relatifs

Asimov’s rules are used by scientists in robotics today. To go further about these laws, read "After 75 years, Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics need updating".

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https://theconversation.com/after-75-years-isaac-asimovs-three-laws-of-robotics-need-updating-74501

OPTIONAL : Branching out.

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Practise oral comprehension.
Watch taking notes, then write a summary in French (10 minutes).

Videos :

cloning (with subtitles) : https://youtu.be/Tv7ZFElBVc8
cloning (2'54) (++) : https://youtu.be/7tbxN5uwaqA
cloning (8'23) (fun and easy) : https://youtu.be/bKHK2EwJIoI
Sophia (23'10) (bad quality but interesting) : https://youtu.be/w1NxcRNW_Qk
Snakebot and Sophia : https://youtu.be/Bg_tJvCA8zw
conversation Erica : https://youtu.be/CPWS69ERzeU

WRITING

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I would be happy to read your opinion on Chat GPT. Write a few lines : what is your opinion about it? Have you used it before ? Feel free to share any anecdotes you may have.

> 20 lines.

LET'S PLAY- Escape game!

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How safe is it to share your DNA for testing in the USA?

"Breaking the DNA code" - Shine Bright p. 70 - 73

Your mission...

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In groups of 4 or 5 :

• Download the app : "Nathan Live".

• Your mission : You have 1 hour to find the NSA laboratory secret and deliver the scoop of the year!

• You will be given 5 challenges.

• Read the instructions of the challenges, flash the pages with the Nathan Live app when required to be granted access to the audio or video documents and note your answers to crack the passwords and codes.

You can ask your boss for help.

• When you have discovered a password or code call your boss who will give you the next challenge !

Hurry up before the security system turns up!

Link the video to the key question.

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Write a few words.

Link the document to the key question.

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Write a few words.

bin

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Link the document to the key question.

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Re-read the key question and make a link with what you have learnt during your mission.
Write a few lines.

Watching grid

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GRAMMAIRE : modalité

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1. Orally answer :
Do you think this concept might work in France?

Would you like to have robot staff in French hotels?

Will robots replace people one day?
2. MODALS

Vous pouvez utiliser des auxiliaires modaux pour répondre à ces questions. Lisez attentivement le recap des modaux (formation, sens, traduction) et entraînez-vous sur les phrases proposées.

Method sheet : opinion / agreement / disagreement

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If you want to go further, watch these videos : think about how exponential the growth of AI is. Relate your comments to the key question.

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1. 1932, one of the 1st robots :
https://youtu.be/hwnfVRT7IjI
2. 1951, the mechanical tortoise :
https://youtu.be/wQE82derooc
3. The history of Honda Robotics :
https://youtu.be/8uX7G4oCMu8
4. Watch this extract from "2001, Space Odyssey" (1968) - about the dangers of AI : HAL is the Artificial Intelligence onboard a spaceship. The only remaining astronaut is out in space for some repairs. HAL has started to act strangely...
https://youtu.be/qDrDUmuUBTo
5. Human like Sofia :
https://youtu.be/JRHdnkUjcZg
6. 9 Most Advanced AI Robots - Humanoid & Industrial Robots

Where are we today regarding robots?
https://youtu.be/Jky9I1ihAkg
7. Les robots humanoïdes les plus réalistes au monde

https://youtu.be/QjHNFP_773k

Grammar - review

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Comparatif et superlatif

Ressources

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video : 1’14 > 3’15 "Transhumanism : could we live forever?"
https://youtu.be/STsTUEOqP-g
writing : newspaper article

Watch a film...

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"I, Robot" ?

"Ready Player One" ?

"Ex Machina" ?

"HER" ?

"Swan song?"

bin

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FINAL TASK - GROUP ORAL WORK

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Read the instructions and the marking grid (Bac EO). BE READY TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS.
Post your visual presentations below.

TYPE BAC : Write a summary in French.

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OR

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A webquest

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Go to the website and do the web quest to learn about the history of AI.
"15 key moments in the story of Artificial Intelligence" : https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ai-15-key-moments-in-the-story-of-artificial-intelligence/zh77cqt

STEP 2 - HISTORY OF AI

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STEP 3 - FICTION OR REALITY?

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Article : "The truth behind AI", a BBC article

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https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33629465

BBC article : questions

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Web research : Asimov's 3 laws of robotics

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- Phonology : /rəʊˈbɒtɪks/

- Search the web and be ready to explain what Asimov's 3 laws of robotics are.
Write a few lines.

Article : "Robot laws : why we need a code for AI - and fast."

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Study this article and answer the questions of the question sheet.

"Robot laws : why we need a code for AI - and fast" : questions

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PRESENT PEFECT : exercises Blue Book

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WRITTEN COMPREHENSION

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Read the text and write a recap in French.

BAC TRAINING

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STEP 5 - ARE WE GOING TOO FAR?

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"The people who think they could live forever" (00:00 > 09:52)

Watch the video, then watch again and do the exercises.

Living forever? Worksheet.

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GRAMMMAIRE : phrases avec IF au futur

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[when singularity is reached], [men will be superseded by artificial intelligence]
1. Read this sentence and make comments on the tenses used.
2. Read the lesson and translate the sentences.

Exercises Blue Book

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POST YOUR PRESENTATION HERE

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WRITE YOUR NAMES AS A TITLE

STEP 6 : SHOULD WE CARE ABOUT OPEN AI'S CHATGPT ?

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Watch these videos and get ready for a listening test.

The advantages and disadvantages of Chat GPT : https://youtu.be/ESbBBSbWlCs?feature=shared
ChatGPT: The benefits and limitations of AI chatbots : https://youtu.be/fdY3otScGq8?feature=shared
Chat GPT Explained in 5 Minutes : https://youtu.be/3ao7Z8duDXc?feature=shared

What's the metaverse and why should we care about it? : web article

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What's the metaverse and why should we care about it? : questions

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Video 2 : "A look at how the Internet will evolve into the metaverse" (3'01)

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Video 3 : "Influencing the Metaverse: Risks & Responsibility" (3'25)

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Video 1 : "Explainer: What is the 'metaverse'?" (3'25)

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Watch, recap and draw your own conclusions : what might be the positive and negative aspects of the Metaverse?

Be ready to speak / write / read about Transhumanism.

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Be ready to speak / write / read about the Metaverse.

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"THE METAVERSE COULD BE A PROBLEM" (18'12) : Now watch the entire video. Then watch again half of it and list either the potential advantages (00'14 > 09'00) or the potential dangers (09'00 > 14'45) of the Metaverse such as we can imagine it : "The Metaverse could be a problem." (18'12). Be ready to explain to the class. OPTIONAL : Imagine other positive / negative aspects (not in the video).

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KEEP IN MIND THAT THE METAVERSE IS BUT A PROJECT YET, SO WE DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT IT WILL ACTUALLY BE !

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EVALUATION GRID

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PARTICIPATE IN A SURVEY on Ecole Directe

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Key question :

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To what extent can technological advances and AI affect the world / our society?

ORAL COMPREHENSION : Bac training

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Watch the video and sum up the contents.
(video link in file)

Pros and Cons of Chat Gpt.

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- Individually, watch this video and, in your own words, write a list of the Pros and Cons of Chat Gpt evoked by the chatbot itself : write only a few words for each arguments.
- Now add 2 or 3 Pros and 2 or 3 Cons to your list.
- Share your list with the class.

Quizlet link

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WRITE

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Keeping in mind what you have learnt in these videos, write a list of advantages, drawbacks and questions raised about robots as they are today. Watch the videos again if you need.