Project Work 2nd NCSE

Group 1: Pablo, Juanjo and Enrique

Inventions
Research

1. Work with your group. Go to this website* and look at the 10 inventions.

http://www.smashinglists.com/10-amazing-inventions-that-you-didnt-know-existed/

2. Choose one invention to research further.

3. Do an Internet search to find out more information. Then make notes under these
headings:

Name of invention

Brief description/explanation

Inventor, company or research centre

Implications for the future

Other interesting information

Sources (websites)

Preparation

1. Decide together how you are going to present your chosen invention (a PowerPoint
presentation, prize, Impress…)

2. Prepare the presentation. Include photographs, drawings or other images if possible.

3. Write a brief report which must contain at least the information in number 3

Presentation

1. Present your invention to the class in a clear, interesting way. You have 8 minutes
for your presentation.

2. Provide a bibliography!

*If you don’t find an invention to inspire you at this website, look at this article in the
New York Times about 32 innovative technological advances:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/03/magazine/innovations-issue.html
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Group 2: José Luis, Ana and Andrés

Illegal Downloading
Research

1. Go to this blog:

http://www.go-gulf.com/blog/online-piracy

2. Look at some of the facts and figures about internet piracy. Complete these
questions
a) Top ten countries for online piracy.
b) Most pirated items on web. Elaborate on them.

3. Find some information about illegal downloading in the UK.

Tip: Do an internet search with ‘illegal downloading in the UK or ‘internet piracy in the
UK Add ‘facts and figures’ to the search.

Make notes on:

a) Torrent downloads.
b) Streaming.
c) Legal implications.
d) Alternatives to torrenting.

Add information on exercise 2 and any other you find interesting.

Preparation

1. Decide together how you are going to present your information (a PowerPoint
presentation, prize, Impress…)

2. Prepare the presentation. Include photographs, drawings or other images if possible.

3. Write a brief report which must contain at least the information in number 3.

Presentation

1. Present your project to the class in a clear, interesting way. You have 8 minutes for
your presentation.

2. Provide a bibliography!
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Group 3: Juan Francisco Martínez, Sandra, Lorena and Salvador

A Healthy Diet
Research

1. Work in your group. Go to this website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/nutrition/healthy_balance.shtmal

2. Read the information and make notes under these headings:

1. Fruit and vegetables

2. Bread, rice, potatoes and pasta
3. Milk and dairy foods
4. Meat, fish, eggs and beans
5. Fat and sugar
6. Further information and tips for a healthy diet

3. Look at some of the information on these (or other) websites and make a note of
any interesting information, statistics, news, etc.
http://www.wellnessletter.com/ucberkeley/foundations/13-keys-to-a-healthy-diet/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-369042/The-10-super-foods.html

http://www.healthyfood.co.nz

http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/default.htm

Preparation

1. Decide together how you are going to present your information (a PowerPoint
presentation, prize, Impress…)

2. Prepare the presentation. Include photographs, drawings or other images if possible.

3. Write a brief report which must contain at least the information in number 3.

Presentation

1. Present your project to the class in a clear, interesting way. You have 8 minutes for
your presentation.

2. Provide a bibliography!
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Group 4: Juán Francisco Rodríguez, Kilian and Rocío.

Websites
Research

1. Look at this website review about youtube

What is it?

This is a website where you can find short video clips of all kinds. You can
find several versions of almost any popular song, clips from TV series and
films, ‘how to’ video demonstrations for any topic from cookery to DIY,
gardening to origami … and lots, lots more.

How does it work?

YouTube is very user-friendly. You can enter key words into a search box
or you can browse through favourites and most popular clips. You can also
upload your own clips.

Who is it useful for?

YouTube is useful for professional, academic and personal use. It has

interesting clips for children, teenagers and adults. Clips are available in
most languages.

Disadvantages

Sometimes Youtube clips disappear. If you want to make sure that you
can access a clip at a later date, you need to ‘catch’ and store the clip
onto your computer. You can do this by using free downloadable
software such as tubecatcher.

Ratings

User-friendliness: 4.5
Design: 4.5
Overall: 4.5

2. Work in groups. Brainstorm a list of interesting websites that you regularly use.
Choose 3 websites. Talk about each website. Discuss these points (without
visiting the websites):
a. What is the website for and what kind of people use it?
b. How easy it is to navigate the website?.
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c. Are there any disadvantages? (If so, what are they?)

3. Visit each website and make notes under these headings:
a. What is the website for?
b. What kind of people use it?
c. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
d. Discuss the rating of them.

Preparation

1. Decide together how you are going to present your information (a PowerPoint
presentation, prize, Impress…). Use the youtube model as an example.

2. Prepare the presentation. Include photographs, drawings or other images if possible.

3. Write a brief report which must contain at least the information in numbers 2 and 3.

Presentation

1. Present your project to the class in a clear, interesting way. You have 8 minutes for
your presentation.

2. Provide a bibliography!
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Group 5: Alejandro, Fran and José Miguel

The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

Research

1. Go to the link below and read the article

http://bbc.com/news/technology-17547694

2. Work in your group and take notes under the following headings:
a. Main challenge for AI
b. The Turing Test
c. The Chinese Room Problem
d. Computer Vision

3. Research further on artificial intelligence. Use the following links:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/timelines/zq376fr

http://futureoflife.org/background/benefits-risks-of-artificial-intelligence/

http://www.businessinsider.com/researchers-predictions-future-artificial-
intelligence-2015-10/#pieter-abbeel-says-robots-will-keep-us-safer-especially-
from-disasters-1

Take notes on:

 Key moments in AI
 Benefits and risks
 The future of AI

Preparation

1. Decide together how you are going to present your information (a PowerPoint
presentation, prize, Impress…).

2. Prepare the presentation. Include photographs, drawings or other images if possible.

3. Write a brief report which must contain at least the information in numbers 2 and 3.

Presentation

1. Present your project to the class in a clear, interesting way. You have 8 minutes for
your presentation.

2. Provide a bibliography!