George McMaster is a farmer who wears a big hat. He used to milk cows by hand, squeezing the milk out. Now, he uses a camera to watch his cows from far away. The camera helps him see if the cows need help. George can see everything on his phone while he stays inside, cozy and warm.
George's son, Jack, is learning to help with the cows. They like using cool technology tools to take care of their cows. They have an app that tells them if a cow is hurt or feeling sick. This helps keep the cows feeling good and making yummy milk. When the cows are happy and healthy, George and Jack are happy, too.
Original news source: From agriculture to AI-griculture: How tech is changing farming – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Show the students a picture of a farm and ask them what animals they see.
2. Ask students if they have ever visited a farm or seen cows.
3. Play a short video about farm animals and discuss what jobs farmers do.
4. Teach a simple song about cows or farm life and sing it together.
5. Discuss what foods and drinks come from cows.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
A farmer.
By hand.
A camera.
George’s son.
Seeing if a cow is hurt or sick.
They make more milk.
On his phone.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
George McMaster is a farmer who wears a big hat. He used to milk cows by , squeezing the milk out. Now, he a camera to watch his from far away. The camera helps him see if the cows need help. George can see everything on his phone he stays inside, cozy and warm. George's son, , is to help with the cows. They like using cool technology tools to take care of their cows. They have an app that tells them if a cow is hurt or feeling sick. This helps the cows feeling and making yummy milk. When the cows are happy and healthy, George and Jack are happy, too.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like cows? Why or why not?
2. Have you ever seen a cow up close?
3. What do you think cows eat?
4. Why do you think farmers like George use technology?
5. How would you feel if you were a farmer?
6. Have you used a phone or tablet? What did you use it for?
7. Would you like to help take care of animals? Which ones?
8. How can we know if an animal is happy?
9. What other animals do you think might live on a farm?
10. How do you keep healthy?
11. What makes you happy like the cows?
12. Do you know anyone who works on a farm?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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