Week 9 Camping and Hiking

Level II:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Oxford Picture Dictionary p. 226

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· Do you go camping or hiking?

· Do you like camping or hiking? Why or why not?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what are good places for camping and hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· In your country are there particular holidays when people like to be outdoors? For instance, in the United States many people are outdoors on Memorial Day, 4^th of July and Labor Day.

· What are your favorite outdoor activities?

· What gear do you need for these activities?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/camp/camprd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Make/set up, break camp – Make/set up – when you build the campsite; break when you take down the campsite. I always like to set up camp at least an hour before the sun goes down and within an hour of waking up, I like to break camp.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

Outdoors/ nature/ environment – students often confuse these three words. Outdoors is informal and can mean anything from outside a building to on a mountain top. I enjoy being outdoors in the spring because there aren’t many mosquitoes Or My favorite outdoor activity is mountain climbing. Nature is more specific and talks about the biological world of plants and animals. I feel calm when I am in nature because I can listen to the birds and the wind instead of airplanes and telephones. Environment is more of the physical condition of a place. Savannah has a hot and humid environment in the summer.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
gear n.	Equipment used for a specific purpose. A synonym for equipment. See dictionary for other definitions.	My camping gear consist of a sleeping bag, a tent, a backpack, and a cooking kit.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Off the beaten track/trail – ravel an area that most people do not travel. When I visit another country, I like to go off the beaten track because I can see more of the everyday life in the country.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Role Play Ideas:

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level III:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· What are some famous national parks in your country? What do they look like?

· Which national parks would you like to visit in the United States? Why?

· In your country, what are some natural areas affected by pollution?

· What laws or behavior can the government make or people do to reduce the pollution?

· Are there some areas in your country which were polluted and have been restoration? Describe the before and after of these areas?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/hiking/hikingrd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
wilderness – n.	A natural area that has not been affected by humans.	Alaska still has much wilderness.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Off the beaten track/trail – travel an area that most people do not travel. When I visit another country, I like to go off the beaten track because I can see more of the everyday life in the country.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level IV:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· Where are the best places in your country to experience these environments?

· Have these environments been degraded by human activity? How have they been degraded?

· What are natural areas undergoing restoration in your country? How are they being restored?

· How can outdoor activities help people understand nature?

· What are some regulations that you think would be good to protect different environments in your country?

· Does nature inspire you? How?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See packing your pack video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS_4gKaoYH4&feature=related , start at 4 minutes

See hiking the Appalachian trail video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nu0qChRIms and talk about the sights and locations in the video

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
wilderness – n.	A natural area that has not been affected by humans.	Alaska still has much wilderness.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
restoration – n.	The act of taking something that is old and damaged and making it look new again.	Scientist believe that restoration of coral reefs will be impossible. Some fine artists specialize in restoration and travel to museums to bring painting back to their original state.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level II:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Oxford Picture Dictionary p. 226

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· Do you go camping or hiking?

· Do you like camping or hiking? Why or why not?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what are good places for camping and hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· In your country are there particular holidays when people like to be outdoors? For instance, in the United States many people are outdoors on Memorial Day, 4^th of July and Labor Day.

· What are your favorite outdoor activities?

· What gear do you need for these activities?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/camp/camprd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
gear n.	Equipment used for a specific purpose. A synonym for equipment. See dictionary for other definitions.	My camping gear consist of a sleeping bag, a tent, a backpack, and a cooking kit.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Role Play Ideas:

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level III:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· What are some famous national parks in your country? What do they look like?

· Which national parks would you like to visit in the United States? Why?

· In your country, what are some natural areas affected by pollution?

· What laws or behavior can the government make or people do to reduce the pollution?

· Are there some areas in your country which were polluted and have been restoration? Describe the before and after of these areas?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/hiking/hikingrd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
wilderness – n.	A natural area that has not been affected by humans.	Alaska still has much wilderness.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level IV:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· Where are the best places in your country to experience these environments?

· Have these environments been degraded by human activity? How have they been degraded?

· What are natural areas undergoing restoration in your country? How are they being restored?

· How can outdoor activities help people understand nature?

· What are some regulations that you think would be good to protect different environments in your country?

· Does nature inspire you? How?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See packing your pack video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS_4gKaoYH4&feature=related , start at 4 minutes

See hiking the Appalachian trail video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nu0qChRIms and talk about the sights and locations in the video

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word

Meaning

Examples

Picture

wilderness –

A natural area that has not been affected by humans.

Alaska still has much wilderness.

Writing Practice:

Word

Meaning

Examples

Picture

compass

An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.

The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.

Writing Practice:

Word

Meaning

Examples

Picture

restoration –

The act of taking something that is old and damaged and making it look new again.

Scientist believe that restoration of coral reefs will be impossible.

Some fine artists specialize in restoration and travel to museums to bring painting back to their original state.

Writing
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Level II:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Oxford Picture Dictionary p. 226

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· Do you go camping or hiking?

· Do you like camping or hiking? Why or why not?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what are good places for camping and hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· In your country are there particular holidays when people like to be outdoors? For instance, in the United States many people are outdoors on Memorial Day, 4^th of July and Labor Day.

· What are your favorite outdoor activities?

· What gear do you need for these activities?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/camp/camprd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
gear n.	Equipment used for a specific purpose. A synonym for equipment. See dictionary for other definitions.	My camping gear consist of a sleeping bag, a tent, a backpack, and a cooking kit.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Role Play Ideas:

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level III:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· What gear do you need for camping? For hiking?

· In your country, what do people think about camping or hiking?

· What are some famous national parks in your country? What do they look like?

· Which national parks would you like to visit in the United States? Why?

· In your country, what are some natural areas affected by pollution?

· What laws or behavior can the government make or people do to reduce the pollution?

· Are there some areas in your country which were polluted and have been restoration? Describe the before and after of these areas?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab http://www.esl-lab.com/hiking/hikingrd1.htm

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
wilderness – n.	A natural area that has not been affected by humans.	Alaska still has much wilderness.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
kit n.	Set of equipment for any task usually together in a small container.	My fashion professor requires me to bring a sewing kit to each class.
Writing Practice:
Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
Writing Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Level IV:

VISUAL RESOURCES:

See the Visual Merriam Webster Dictionary OR The Visual Dictionary Online http://visual.merriam-webster.com/sports-games/outdoor-leisure.php - Sports and games - outdoor leisure

QUESTIONS:

See http://iteslj.org/questions/

· What are some famous landscape artists in your country?

· How is the landscape they paint different from landscape artists in the United States?

· What are your favorite environments to hike in? to camp in?

· Where are the best places in your country to experience these environments?

· Have these environments been degraded by human activity? How have they been degraded?

· What are natural areas undergoing restoration in your country? How are they being restored?

· How can outdoor activities help people understand nature?

· What are some regulations that you think would be good to protect different environments in your country?

· Does nature inspire you? How?

LISTENING ACTIVITES:

See packing your pack video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS_4gKaoYH4&feature=related , start at 4 minutes

See hiking the Appalachian trail video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nu0qChRIms and talk about the sights and locations in the video

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

See Longman Essential Activator (Pearson Longman) OR Communicating on Campus by Amy Hemmert and Ged O’Connell (Alta)

State park – a recreation area owned by the state. At some state parks are camping areas or hiking trails. Skidaway State Park in the southeast part of Savannah has many hiking trails.

National park – a recreation area owned by the country. Many people visit Yellowstone National Park to see the wildlife.

Summer camp – a place children go, usually for one or two weeks during the summer, to be outdoors and play outdoor sports.

VOCABULARY:

See Longman Dictionary of English Online http://www.ldoceonline.com

See Oxford Collocations: Dictionary for Students of English

Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
wilderness – n.	A natural area that has not been affected by humans.	Alaska still has much wilderness.
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Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
compass n.	An round instrument that uses a magnet and a needle to show geographic direction.	The hiking trail turns northeast. Look at the compass and make sure that we are headed northeast.
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Word	Meaning	Examples	Picture
restoration – n.	The act of taking something that is old and damaged and making it look new again.	Scientist believe that restoration of coral reefs will be impossible. Some fine artists specialize in restoration and travel to museums to bring painting back to their original state.
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IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

Practice:

IDIOMS:

See In the Know: Understanding and Using Idioms by Cindy Leaney (Cambridge Press)

See Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms (Cambridge Press)

Hike – walk long distance but not in nature. It is a hike from Montgomery Hall to Habersham Hall.

Travel light – do not take much gear. We will be hiking for five days. Even so, travel light so you backpack is not too heavy.

Hit the road – it is time to leave. Let’s hit the road at 5 am so we can be there before dark.

Light a fire under so. – make someone work harder. I hope that failing the test lights a fire under him to study more.

Play with fire – do something that could cause you trouble later on. Not paying your parking tickets is playing with fire; you could get booted or towed.

OTHER RESOURCES/IDEAS:

See The ESL Miscellany: A Treasury of Cultural and Linguistic Information (Pro Lingua Press)

Find a National Park on the http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and develop a role play about where you will camp, what gear you need and what trails you will hike.

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