Scientists at the Australian National University are also studying holograms. They are using very small surfaces to change light beams and make small holograms. This could be used in healthcare to help doctors see inside the body with real-time pictures. A university in Queensland is using a hologram in a play to help people with eating problems.
People think holograms will change many things in the future. Bruce Dell thinks we will see holograms everywhere, like in fast food places and jewelry stores. There are many possibilities and holograms might become a normal part of life.
Original news source: Why a 'hologram revolution' could be on the way (BBC)
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– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns choosing a hologram animal from the article and acting out its movements and characteristics without speaking. The other groups must guess which hologram animal they are portraying.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns summarizing the main points of the article to their partner. They should try to include as much detail as possible in their summary. After both partners have shared their summaries, they can compare and discuss any differences or additional information.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of key vocabulary words from the article on the board. Divide the class into two teams. One student from each team will come to the board and have one minute to draw a picture representing one of the vocabulary words. Their team must guess the word based on the drawing. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will discuss the pros and cons of using holograms in various aspects of life, such as shopping, entertainment, and medicine. They should consider the potential benefits and drawbacks and present their ideas to the class.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In pairs, students will take turns making predictions about how holograms might be used in the future. They should think about different industries and daily life activities. After both partners have made their predictions, they can discuss and compare their ideas.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
A hologram is a lifelike picture created using lasers that looks real and can be touched and walked around.
The Hologram Zoo uses a special technology to make the animals look big.
Scientists at the Australian National University are studying how to use holograms to make small real-time pictures that can help doctors see inside the body.
Holograms could be used in healthcare to help doctors see inside the body and make diagnoses with real-time pictures.
A hologram is being used in a play to help people with eating problems by showing them how to eat properly and overcome their difficulties.
Bruce Dell thinks we will see holograms everywhere in the future, like in fast food places and jewelry stores.
Yes, people think holograms will become a normal part of life in the future.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Australia's Hologram Zoo is a new kind of zoo that uses lasers to lifelike pictures of . These pictures, called holograms, look real and people can touch them and walk around them. The zoo uses a technology to make the animals look big and lets smell the flowers and trees. Bruce Dell, who made the zoo, thinks holograms will change many things like , entertainment, and medicine. at the Australian National University are also studying holograms. They are very small surfaces to light and make small holograms. This could be used in healthcare to help doctors see inside the body with real-time pictures. A university in Queensland is using a hologram in a play to help people with eating problems. People think holograms will change many in the future. Bruce Dell thinks we will see holograms everywhere, like in fast food and jewelry stores. There are many and holograms might become a normal part of life.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a hologram?
2. How would you feel if you could touch and walk around holograms of animals at a zoo?
3. Do you like the idea of holograms being used in shopping, entertainment, and medicine? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about scientists using holograms to help doctors see inside the body?
5. How do you think holograms could be used to help people with eating problems?
6. Do you think holograms will become a normal part of life in the future? Why or why not?
7. What other places do you think holograms could be used, besides fast food places and jewelry stores?
8. How do you think holograms could change the way we shop?
9. How would you feel if holograms were used in movies and TV shows?
10. Do you think holograms could be used to teach people about history or other subjects? Why or why not?
11. What would you like to see as a hologram?
12. How do you think holograms could make our lives better in the future?
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