LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSSCIENTISTS PRINT CHEESECAKE
LinguaHouse
Apr. 12, 2023
Level: Mixed Levels (B1-B2 and B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Special Report; Science and Technology; Innovation and Product Development; Food and Drink; Society and Change; Gadgets and Inventions; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Article Based; Video Talk
Publication date: 04/12/2023
A special report lesson about 3D printed food, with a news report focusing on a team of researchers who have successfully printed a cheesecake and an article on the topic. Students will learn related vocabulary, practice reading and listening skills and reinforce their new vocabulary with conversation practice (by Peter Clarkin).
Type of English: General English
Tags: Special Report; Science and Technology; Innovation and Product Development; Food and Drink; Society and Change; Gadgets and Inventions; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Article Based; Video Talk
Publication date: 04/12/2023
A special report lesson about 3D printed food, with a news report focusing on a team of researchers who have successfully printed a cheesecake and an article on the topic. Students will learn related vocabulary, practice reading and listening skills and reinforce their new vocabulary with conversation practice (by Peter Clarkin).
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- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English (L4).
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English (L5).
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English (L5).
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/watch the video in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English (L4).
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English (L4).
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English (L5).
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English (L5).
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/watch the video in British English.
AUDIO/VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
Newsreader: Researchers have successfully created a cheesecake with a 3D printer, using cartridges of food paste and powder.
Newsreader: Seven different ingredients were used to print the cheesecake, including strawberry jam and peanut butter. The research team needed six attempts to make the dessert, with previous efforts resulting in a messy pile on the plate.
Newsreader: The team, from Columbia University, conducted the experiment in order to demonstrate the potential of 3D printed food. Chicken, beef, cheese and vegetables can also be produced.
Newsreader: The technology has existed since 2005 but hasn’t been widely used by food industries. Supporters of 3D printed food have suggested it could save time and reduce food waste, but there are also concerns that meals produced in this manner could be less nutritious.
Newsreader: The printed cheesecake may not look particularly tasty, but Jonathan Blutinger, one of the engineers who worked on the project said that he rather enjoyed the strange-looking dessert.
Newsreader: Possible real-world applications for 3D printed food include vending machines for astronauts on board space stations. The technology could also be used to reduce costs in large restaurants or fast-food diners.
Newsreader: Some businesses have already invested in food printing, such as Revo Food, an Australian start-up that produces plant-based alternatives to seafood. The company claim that their ‘salmon fillet’ is already available in 15 European countries.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/scientists-print-cheesecake. Accessed on April 20, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.
Newsreader: Researchers have successfully created a cheesecake with a 3D printer, using cartridges of food paste and powder.
Newsreader: Seven different ingredients were used to print the cheesecake, including strawberry jam and peanut butter. The research team needed six attempts to make the dessert, with previous efforts resulting in a messy pile on the plate.
Newsreader: The team, from Columbia University, conducted the experiment in order to demonstrate the potential of 3D printed food. Chicken, beef, cheese and vegetables can also be produced.
Newsreader: The technology has existed since 2005 but hasn’t been widely used by food industries. Supporters of 3D printed food have suggested it could save time and reduce food waste, but there are also concerns that meals produced in this manner could be less nutritious.
Newsreader: The printed cheesecake may not look particularly tasty, but Jonathan Blutinger, one of the engineers who worked on the project said that he rather enjoyed the strange-looking dessert.
Newsreader: Possible real-world applications for 3D printed food include vending machines for astronauts on board space stations. The technology could also be used to reduce costs in large restaurants or fast-food diners.
Newsreader: Some businesses have already invested in food printing, such as Revo Food, an Australian start-up that produces plant-based alternatives to seafood. The company claim that their ‘salmon fillet’ is already available in 15 European countries.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/scientists-print-cheesecake. Accessed on April 20, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.
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