Teaching Listening and STEM Mark Dorr United States Department of State English Language Specialist Kazakhstan, 2016 www.MarkDorr.com

Handout #1 “Hacking”

Ten years ago the word “hacking” didn’t mean much to anyone Ten years ago the word “hacking” didn’t mean much to anyone. I think it meant cutting something very roughly. Now we all need to be aware of hacking. It is a big problem. Hacking has turned into a major crime. Hackers are stealing people’s identities, money, personal information and using them illegally. Hackers are also breaking into top secret government computers to steal classified information. Many spies are using hackers to get the information they want. Many people say the next world war will be fought by hackers in cyber-space. You really need to be careful what information you put online. It’s also really important to keep your security up to date on your computer. You need the latest firewalls and anti-virus software

Handout #3 “Aircraft” Information Gap Two Airplanes Handout #3 “Aircraft” Information Gap

Just Another Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsgiEubacT0

What is the “N” number on the side of the aircraft? What’s one of the things he likes best about flying? Complete the sentence: “Up here I don’t think about much ___________.” What does he get to see? What are two things that you get to see flying at low level across the U.S.? Complete the statements. “Man this is ____________. __________ feet over _________________. Questions to Answer

Listening with Captions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnRh8fUUrkU

Part One: Can you hear what flight number the air traffic controller says? Continental 1234 Shuttle 7065 Air Lingus 7771

Part Two: What does the air traffic controller tell the pilot to do? Contact departure Turn around Come Back

Part Three: After that, what does he say? Have a nice trip Enjoy yourself Good Day

Pilot’s Navigation Chart

Map 2