Full Circle Biotechnology is a company in Bangkok that grows bugs to make food for animals. They use a special kind of bug called black soldier fly larvae. These bugs eat old fruits and vegetables that people don't want. The bugs are then mixed with good bacteria and mushrooms to make food for animals. This food is better for the Earth than soybean food, but it costs more money to make.

Another company in Lithuania called Cogastro is also using smart computers, called AI, to help with bug farming. Cogastro's software watches the bugs and collects information. Soon, their AI will be able to learn and make changes by itself. The boss of Cogastro says it takes time to make good AI. Full Circle is working with an expert from Singapore to make their AI better and faster.

Original news source: The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs (BBC)

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a word or phrase related to the article (e.g. bugs, black soldier fly larvae, AI). One student from each group will act out the word or phrase without speaking, while the other group members guess what it is.
– News Summary
Instructions: Read the article aloud to the class. Afterward, have the students work in pairs to write a short summary of the article using their own words. Encourage them to focus on the main ideas and key details.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article (e.g. Bug farming is a sustainable solution. AI technology is important for agriculture). Have the students walk around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions on each statement. They should record the responses and then share their findings with the class.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Prepare a list of vocabulary words from the article (e.g. larvae, mushrooms, expert). Divide the class into two teams. One student from each team will come to the front of the class and choose a word from the list. They must then draw a picture to represent the word while their teammates guess what it is.
– Pros and Cons
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Full Circle Biotechnology is a company in Bangkok that grows bugs to make food for ?. They use a special kind of bug called black soldier fly larvae. These bugs eat old ? and vegetables that people don't want. The bugs are then mixed with good bacteria and mushrooms to ? food for animals. This food is better for the Earth than soybean food, but it costs ? money to make. Another company in Lithuania called Cogastro is also using smart ?, called AI, to help with bug farming. Cogastro's software watches the bugs and collects ?. Soon, their AI will be able to learn and make changes by itself. The boss of Cogastro says it takes ? to make good AI. Full ? is working with an expert from Singapore to make their AI better and faster.

1. What is Full Circle Biotechnology?
2. How do the bugs at Full Circle Biotechnology help make food for animals?
3. What kind of bugs does Full Circle Biotechnology use?
4. Do you like bugs? Why or why not?
5. What are some things that bugs eat?
6. How is the food made by Full Circle Biotechnology better for the Earth?
7. Do you think it's important to make food that is good for the Earth? Why or why not?
8. What is AI?
9. How does Cogastro use AI to help with bug farming?
10. Do you think it's a good idea to use computers to help with bug farming? Why or why not?
11. How do you think AI can help make bug farming better?
12. Would you like to work with bugs and AI? Why or why not?

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