James Hamblin visits San Francisco to learn more about spending time indoors. Or not.
First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.
Answer the following questions in English, either in writing or in a group discussion.
- What is "Nature Deficit Disorder"? Explain in your own words.
- What does "bogus" mean? Explain it first. Then use it in a sentence.
- Focus on the usage of "resiliency". Who says it? Explain what it means. Next use it in a sentence.
- What are the main points of ecotherapy?
Extra speaking assiment
- You are going to have a short debate about ecotheraphy in class.
- Appoint a debating leader.
- With the rest of the students, form two groups. One side will argue that ecotherapy works, the other will argue against it.
- First discuss with your group which arguments you can use to make your point. Make notes to help you in the debate.
- Next one spokesperson for each side makes an opening statement.
- Have the debate. The debating leader has to make sure both sides get equal time to make their point.
