Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Zeno's Paradox

Dear Class,

Here is the handout for Thursday's class. It includes several fun links. If there is no class because of a march or strike, please complete before Tuesday, October 4th.

Click here.

See you all tomorrow!

Sabrina

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Let's practice "do" and "does"

Dear Students,

This class is not about grammar, however, it can be helpful and relevant to your interest to review the use of "do" and "does" and "am", "is" and "are". Here are some links for you to practice. Note, during the first week of October, you will have basic quiz on this material. The mark (result) will be part of participation.

EXERCISES:

Practice link 1: Do and does. click here.
Practice link 2: Do, does, and did. Click here.

Practice link 3: Am, are and is. Click here.
Practice link 4: is, are, do, does. Click here.

If you want to read a grammar explanation click here:

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

HUMAN CALCULATORS

Hi Class,

These people are AMAZING: Human Calculators!

In class we will practice listening to English and writing down numbers. Click HERE to access the handout that will guide you through the exercises.

See you,

Sabrina

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Archimedes Death Ray

Some fun videos:

Some good practice with numbers. Click here.

Wow! This produces heat! Success! Click here.

A good listening comprehension video. Click here.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Homework from Tuesday, Sept. 13

Here is the worksheet (homework) we used in class today.

If you were absent, please complete through Exercises A-C on the reverse before Thursday's class.

Click here.

Genius of Archimedes

Dear Students,

During the next few weeks, we will study the Genius of Archimedes. This man from the past is considered to be one of the greatest scientists of all times!

To read authentic articles about this inventor, physicist and engineer, click on the links below:

BBC History. Click here.

We will also study NUMBERS this month. Here are some helpful sites for you.

Here is a list of numbers. Click here.
How do you say numbers? Click here.
Practice listening to numbers. Click here.
Practice

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Class 5: Euclid (new homework)

Please come to class with activity A completed.

Click here for the document.

(Recuerden que alumnos sin la tarea hecha corren el riesgo de tener que salir de la sala y estar marcados "ausentes").

Announcement: Your quiz will be on Thursday, September 8th (NOT the 6th). Your workshop ("ayudantía") with Freddy is on the 6th.

Have a nice weekend!

Sabrina