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: PETS AND THEIR BENEFITS

My name is Ferley Gallego and I would very much like to talk to you about pets.

In this exhibition we will explore the benefits they provide and the responsibilities
that we must take into account when choosing one based on our tastes and / or
needs.

Basically, I will talk about: benefits, alerts and responsibilities.

Nothing compares to the joy of coming home and finding a faithful companion.
Unconditional love for a pet can provide more than companionship. Pets can also
decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional
and social skills.

Research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have

shown positive health effects, but the results were mixed.
An estimated 68% of US households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And what
kind of pet brings health benefits?

For the past ten years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation's WALTHAM Center for Pet
Nutrition to answer questions like this by funding research studies. The scientists are analyzing
results are the possible physical and mental health benefits for different animals, from fish to
guinea pigs, dogs and cats.

The positive influence of mascots in human health and well-being has been widely recognized
embracing psychological, physiological, therapeutic and psychosocial aspects. The role of
facilitators in motivational and physical therapy of numerous diseases has permitted that the
positive effects be used at a therapeutic level. Additionally, animals have been recognized as a
protective factor against cardiovascular diseases and to reduce stress. They have also been
identified as psychological support, to diminish loneliness and as a social lubricant and improves
your mood

Interaction with animals has been shown to lower cortisol levels (a stress-related hormone) and
lower blood pressure.

According to the study by the Affinity Foundation on the bond between animals and people, the
first concepts that most children associate when asked about their relationship with their dog or
cat are: "care", "feed" and " play". These are the values of responsibility that companion animals
transmit to the little ones.

However, it must be considered that these man-animal relationships involve some zoonotic risks
that must be taken into account, especially in immunocompromised people or people who are
allergic to certain animals, having pets in the home can do more harm than good. This is where
the veterinarian must play an important role in advising on the responsible ownership of pets.
Likewise, it is essential that the owner knows what the legal obligations of owning a pet are.

Finally, as children grow, they can help with the different tasks of caring for the animal. We can
adapt the responsibilities of children according to their age. The little ones can take care of the
animals by having clean water daily, feeding, brushing and washing them, and the older ones
can take them out for walks and take on other responsibilities of greater importance.

In conclusion, having a pet and sharing with it is important for the tranquility and health of many
people, they make our lives happy and we make them, obviously being responsible and
respectful, since we cannot forget that they are beings that feel and suffer. the same way we do.

Feel free to ask, does anyone have any questions or comments on this?
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.

PETS AND THEIR BENEFITS

STRUCTURE: I’M GOING TO DIVIDE THIS TALK INTO FIVE PARTS.

1. Introduction
2. Research and Benefits
3. Alerts and Responsibilities
4. Conclusions

Let’s turn now to the first part: Introduction

let’s begin

PETS AND THEIR BENEFITS

Introduction:

My name is Ferley Gallego and I would very much like to talk to you about pets.

In this exhibition we will explore the benefits they provide and the responsibilities that we must
take into account when choosing one based on our tastes and / or needs.

Basically, I will talk about: benefits, alerts and responsibilities.

Nothing compares to the joy of coming home and finding a faithful companion. Unconditional
love for a pet can provide more than companionship. Pets can also decrease stress, improve
heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.

1
let’s turn now to

Research and Renefits:

Research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have shown positive health effects, but
the results were mixed.

An estimated 68% of US households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And what kind of pet brings
health benefits?

For the past ten years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation's WALTHAM Center for Pet Nutrition to
answer questions like this by funding research studies. The scientists are analyzing results are the possible
physical and mental health benefits for different animals, from fish to guinea pigs, dogs and cats

The positive influence of mascots in human health and well-being has been widely recognized embracing
psychological, physiological, therapeutic and psychosocial aspects. The role of facilitators in motivational and
physical therapy of numerous diseases has permitted that the positive effects be used at a therapeutic level.
Additionally, animals have been recognized as a protective factor against cardiovascular diseases and to reduce
stress. They have also been identified as psychological support, to diminish loneliness and as a social lubricant
and improves your mood

Interaction with animals has been shown to lower cortisol levels (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood
pressure.

According to the study by the Affinity Foundation on the bond between animals and people, the first concepts that
most children associate when asked about their relationship with their dog or cat are: "care", "feed" and " play".
These are the values of responsibility that companion animals transmit to the little ones.

let’s turn now to

Alerts and responsibilities: However, it must be considered that these man-animal relationships involve some
zoonotic risks that must be taken into account, especially in immunocompromised people or people who are
allergic to certain animals, having pets in the home can do more harm than good. This is where the veterinarian
must play an important role in advising on the responsible ownership of pets. Likewise, it is essential that the
owner knows what the legal obligations of owning a pet are.
Finally, as children grow, they can help with the different tasks of caring for the animal. We can adapt the
responsibilities of children according to their age. The little ones can take care of the animals by having clean
water daily, feeding, brushing and washing them, and the older ones can take them out for walks and take on
other responsibilities of greater importance.

let’s turn now to

Conclusions:
In conclusion, having a pet and sharing with it is important for the tranquility and health of many people,
they make our lives happy and we make them, obviously being responsible and respectful, since we cannot
forget that they are beings that feel and suffer. the same way we do.

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

1) National Institutes of health, The Power of Pets, Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions.
Marzo de 2018, https://salud.nih.gov/articulo/el-poder-de-las-mascotas/

2) Leonardo F Gómez G1, MV, Esp Clin; Camilo G Atehortúa H1 , est de MV; Sonia C Orozco P1* , MV, Esp Clin. 1
grupo de Investigación CENTAURO, Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad
de Antioquia, The influence of mascots in human lives, september 2006,
http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0120-06902007000300016

3) fundacion-affinity, The benefits of the bond between children and pets, 2021, https://www.fundacion-
affinity.org/perros-gatos-y-personas/busco-un-animal-de-compania/los-beneficios-del-vinculo-entre-ninos-y
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.