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LOOKING PROFESSIONAL? GOOD HAIR..... A short film .

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        “Good Hair: Perceptions of Racism” is a short film about racism and discrimination based on Black people’s natural hair , especially in schools and workplaces. The story shows how some institutions expect people—especially Black women—to change their natural hair (afros, curls, braids) to fit what is considered “professional” or “acceptable.” Main ideas in the film Society often treats Eurocentric features (straight hair, white beauty standards) as “normal” or “professional.” Black people may be judged or restricted because of their hairstyles. These rules can limit identity, self-expression, and cultural pride . The film encourages viewers to question hidden racism in everyday policies and attitudes . In short, the film asks:   Why should someone have to change their natural hair to be accepted? 1. Pre-watching activities Activity 1: Think Write these questions on the board: What does “professional appearance” mean? Who decides wha...
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GREENWASHING IN TOURISM.

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    Greenwashing is a marketing or PR tactic where a company falsely promotes its products, policies, or overall image as environmentally friendly to appear more sustainable than it actually is. 🌱 In simple terms: It’s when a company pretends to be “green” without making real environmental improvements .   How Greenwashing Works Companies may use environmental language, imagery, or claims that sound good but don’t reflect real environmental benefits . Common tactics include: Vague claims : Words like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” or “green” without proof. Misleading labels : Fake certifications or labels that look official. Hidden trade-offs : Highlighting one small green feature while ignoring larger environmental harm. No evidence : Claims with no data, studies, or verification. Irrelevant claims : Saying something like “CFC-free” even though CFCs are already banned. Simple Example A clothing brand advertises a “sustainable collection” made with 10%...
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AI IS CHANGING THE JOB MARKET.

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    ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.   Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative forces of the 21st century. The question of whether it has come “for the good” or “for the bad” does not have a simple answer. Like previous technological revolutions, AI carries both enormous promise and serious risks. It can improve healthcare, accelerate scientific discovery, optimize transportation, and help address climate change. At the same time, it raises concerns about unemployment, surveillance, inequality, and even human identity. The Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari argues that AI may create a “useless class” of people whose jobs are replaced by algorithms and automation. He warns that data could become the most powerful resource in history, concentrated in the hands of a few corporations or governments. For Harari, the greatest danger is not robots rebelling against humans, but humans losing control over their own decisions as algorithms learn to predic...
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FAIR TRADE AND HEALTH IN THE CLOTHES AND FOOD INDUSTRY. PROJECT IDEAS.

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READING.  Why Is Junk Food Cheaper?   Junk food is often cheaper than fresh and healthy food for several economic reasons. First, it is usually produced on a large industrial scale. Big food companies use machines, standardized recipes, and mass production systems that reduce costs. When millions of identical products are made in factories, the cost per unit becomes very low. This is called “economies of scale.” Second, junk food often contains inexpensive ingredients. Many processed foods are made from corn, wheat, soy, sugar, and palm oil. In some countries, governments subsidize crops like corn and sugar, which makes them even cheaper. These ingredients are used to produce syrups, refined flours, and fats that form the base of many snacks and fast food meals. Another reason is shelf life. Junk food is designed to last a long time without going bad. It contains preservatives and additives that prevent spoilage. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish spoil quickly, which me...
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FILM . FROM TIME TO TIME.

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    A thirteen-year-old boy realizes that he can travel through time and begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.    Directed by: Julian Fellowes Starring: Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Hugh Bonneville, Dominic West, Alex Etel, Douglas Booth, Carice van Houten, Harriet Walter    
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    "Larry James (Richard Briers) is an 80-year-old elderly man who lives happily with his wife Jeannie (Jean Heywood). One day, Larry has an accident by falling down the stairs and injuring his leg. Soon after he has been released from hospital, Jeannie begins to suffer from Alzheimer's disease and completely forgets who Larry is. Once she has been taken to care, Larry goes to live with his family; his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinéad Cusack) and his granddaughter Millie (Hannah Daniels). But whilst Larry and Oliver are spending time together, things start to take a turn for the worse in their father and son relationship."  
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Good Night Mr Tom

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    The aggressive behaviour of an ageing man changes drastically in the company of a young evacuee from London he came across during World War II.  
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