Learning activity 4

Evidence: My presentation outline

A. Find a topic of personal interest. Imagine you are going to present that topic
orally to your teacher and classmates at school. For this part of the evidence
you need to carry out exhaustive research in order to be able to present all the
necessary information related to your selected topic. Report the most important
aspects of your research through a brainstorm of the ideas and concepts that
you think will be relevant to the presentation.

Brainstorm

Example of topic: Aviation.

 Aviation refers to the use of commercial and non-commercial aircrafts

for transportation of people or goods.

 The A380, manufactured by the Airbus Industry, is the biggest plane

ever made.

Brainstorm

Topic: _____________________
B. Now, structure your presentation using the Signpost language learnt during this
learning activity. Present your outline through presentation cards. Use as many
cards as you need.

Remember: Each presentation card should include a

heading, a phrase at the bottom, a number and it should be
organized by numbering and bulleting.

(Model)

Aviation
[heading]

Structure: I’m going to divide this talk into five parts.

1. Early beginnings.
2. Civil aviation.
3. Commercial aviation.
4. Modern aircrafts manufacturers:
a. Airbus.
b. Boeing.
c. Embraer.
5. The most famous aircrafts in history:
a. Concorde.
b. Boeing 747.
c. Airbus A380.

Let’s turn now to the first part: the early beginnings

of aviation…
[Bottom phrase]
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 Metrology

Structure: I’m going to divide this talk into four parts.

1. What is metrology?
2. Objectives and applications.
3. What is traceability?
4. Measurement tools:
a. Vernier caliper.
b. Micrometric screw.
c. Thermometer.

Let’s turn now to the first part: What is metrology?

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 1. What is metrology?

Metrology is the science that studies the measurements of quantities,

guaranteeing their normalization through traceability. It shortens the
uncertainty in the measurements using a tolerance field. It includes the
study, maintenance and application of the system of weights and
measures. It acts both in the scientific, industrial and legal fields, as in
any other demanded by society. Its fundamental objective is to obtain and
express the value of the quantities using appropriate instruments,
methods and means, with the accuracy required in each case.
Next we will see the application and its objectives. 2

2. Objectives and applications.

Scientists and industries use a wide variety of instruments to carry out

their measurements. From simple objects like rulers and timers to
powerful microscopes, laser meters and even highly accurate advanced
computers.
Metrology is a fundamental part of what in industrialized countries is
known as the National Quality Infrastructure, also composed of
standardization, testing, certification and accreditation activities, which in
turn are dependent on the metrological activities that ensure the accuracy
of the measurements made in the tests, the results of which are the
evidence for the certifications.
We will continue with the definition of traceability.
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 3. What is traceability?

Traceability is the property of the result of measurements carried out by

an instrument or by a standard, such that it can be related to national or
international standards and through them to the fundamental units of the
International System of Units through an uninterrupted chain of
comparisons, with all the uncertainties determined.

Now we will study some measuring instruments

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4. Measurement tools
a. Vernier caliper.
Used to accurately measure small items. The precision of this tool reaches
the tenth, half a tenth of a millimeter and even comes to appreciate
hundredths of two by two. To measure exteriors, the two long legs are
used, to measure interiors the two small legs, and to measure depths a
stem that comes out at the back, called a depth probe.

We will continue with the micrometer

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b. Micrometric screw. It is an instrument used to measure with high
precision (on the order of one micron, equivalent to 10-6 meters) the
dimensions of an object. To do this, it has two tips that are approached to
each other by means of a fine-threaded screw, which has a scale engraved
on its contour. The scale may include a vernier. Often times the micrometer
also includes a way to limit the maximum torque of the screw, since the very
fine thread makes it difficult to notice forces capable of causing deterioration
in the precision of the instrument.

c. Thermometer

Instrument used to measure temperature; the most common one has an elongated
shape and, by means of a thermoelectric process that allows quick consultation of
the data through a digital screen; The most traditional, prohibited in some places for
being polluting, consists of a closed glass capillary tube and terminated in a small
deposit containing a certain amount of mercury or alcohol, which expands with
increasing temperature or contracts when decreasing and Volume variations are
read on a graduated scale.

Thank you very much for your attention 7

 References

http://cmap.upb.edu.co/rid=1LYKF3N6R-M7X3LD-JN/vim%202012%20esp.pdf

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrolog%C3%ADa
C. To complete the evidence, you must now write a complete list of references
using the guidelines given by the American Psychological Association (APA). Do
not forget to organize your references alphabetically.

References

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform as
follows:

1. Click on the title of this evidence.

2. Click on Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Make sure
the file is attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.
Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning
guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterio de evaluación
Prepara presentaciones orales haciendo uso del vocabulario y las diferentes
estructuras gramaticales requeridas.