TASK 6 Planning and writing a paragraph 1 Work in groups. Discuss ways that nature or the environment are related to different academic disciplines-for example, technology, medicine, or business. For each idea, think of an example or explanation, and an additional point. Example: Idea: Nature relates to technology because many technological devices such as mobile phones affect the environment. Example: For example, phone masts can spoil the beauty of the local environment. Additional point: When researchers are considering designing a new piece of technology, they should think about its impact on nature. 1 2 You are going to write a paragraph describing the relationship between the environment and one or more academic disciplines. Note down ideas for stages 1-5. Stage Example 1 Select an idea to write about from those you The relationship between technology and the discussed in your groups. environment. 2 Decide on the topic of your paragraph. The effect of technology on the environment. 3. Decide on the main point you want to make. Students need to understand that technology has a negative impact as well as benefits. 4 Think of some examples and/or explanations Mobile phone masts and wind turbines: toxic to support your main point. materials in things like mobile phones 5 Identify any terms that need a definition toxic materials