Take a few minutes to think about your favorite community or place and what makes it special to you. It can be a neighborhood, a park, a city, or any other location you have a connection with.
Activity 1: Vocabulary
Time: 15 minutes
Optional:
Activity 2: Listening
Time: 10 minutes
Time: 15 minutes
Activity 3: Fluency
Take turns
Choose one book from the Magic Library and speak for two minutes about anything that comes to your mind.
Try to use these expressions:
"On the whole, ..." "For example, ..." "It sounds like ..." "It could certainly benefit from ..." "There are hardly any ..." "We could really do with ..."
Time: 10 minutes
Activity 4: Language Focus
Activity 5: Presentation
Choose one community/place that was transformed
Prepare a presentation with your partner
Get ready o explain how that place has changed
Use the vocabulary highlighted in blue from the previous exercise
Here's a list of some notable examples where landscape architecture has had a significant impact:
High Line Park (New York City, USA): This elevated linear park was created on a former elevated railway track. It transformed the surrounding area, rejuvenating the neighborhood and becoming a popular urban green space.
Gardens by the Bay (Singapore): This iconic project consists of three waterfront gardens, including Supertree Grove and two conservatories. It has become a major tourist attraction, enhancing Singapore's reputation as a "City in a Garden."
Millennium Park (Chicago, USA): Located in the heart of Chicago, Millennium Park transformed a formerly industrial area into a vibrant public space. It features an array of landscape elements, including the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, interactive fountains, and outdoor performance venues.
The High Line Network (Various cities, USA): Inspired by the success of the High Line Park in New York City, several other cities have initiated similar projects. These repurposed railway tracks have been transformed into elevated linear parks, including the 606 in Chicago, the Atlanta BeltLine, and the Bloomingdale Trail in Milwaukee.
Gardens of Versailles (Versailles, France): Designed by André Le Nôtre, the Gardens of Versailles are a masterpiece of landscape architecture. They transformed the palace surroundings into an elaborate and symmetrical garden, showcasing the French formal garden style.
Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort (Singapore): The Marina Bay Sands complex includes a large rooftop park, known as the Sands SkyPark. This elevated garden offers stunning views of the city and has become an iconic landmark.
Bosco Verticale (Milan, Italy): Bosco Verticale, or Vertical Forest, is a pair of residential towers covered in trees and vegetation. This innovative project has transformed the Milan skyline while promoting sustainability and biodiversity.
The Lurie Garden (Chicago, USA): Located in Millennium Park, the Lurie Garden is a contemporary urban garden designed to reflect Chicago's natural landscape history. It provides a tranquil oasis within the bustling city.
Gardens of the Château de Villandry (Villandry, France): These Renaissance gardens are known for their intricate and geometric designs. The Château de Villandry's gardens have been meticulously restored, preserving their historical significance.
The Olympic Park (Barcelona, Spain): Created for the 1992 Summer Olympics, the Olympic Park transformed a former industrial area into a modern sports complex. It integrated large green spaces, sports facilities, and architectural landmarks like the iconic Olympic Stadium.
Time: 15 minutes
Activity 6: Listening
Time: 20 minutes
Activity 7:
Time: 10 minutes
Homework
Read:
Exit Ticket
Below, you will find some celebration around the world for July.
Which one would you like to celebrate tonight or over the weekend?
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