The origin of memes

Listen to this podcast and answer the questions afterwards.

For what different purposes was Gangnam Style used throughout the past few years?

How does the internet linguist explain the concept of memes?

What was the idea behind the term meme, coined by an evolutionary biologist?

What were the two words he used?

How did the Massachusetts ship inspector’s marking of ships become a meme?

What do you learn about Mike Godwin?

What’s the precise moment of the appearance of memes on the internet?

How would you explain the word to your great grandparents?

What’s your favourite meme?

Additionally, you can read this article as well:

https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/the-origin-of-the-word-meme/

BRAINPOP cameras

https://www.brainpop.com/artsandmusic/artconcepts/cameras/

1.Watch the video

2. After viewing the video write down 5 things you have learnt from the short film.

3. Click on the following exercises on the right: quiz, make a map, activities.

4. Now click on FYI, choose a quote you like and wirite a FEW sentences about your reasons.

Type everything, save it as a pdf and submit your document to your teacher via e-mail.

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BRAINPOP Nicola Tesla

https://www.brainpop.com/science/famousscientists/nikolatesla/

  1. Watch the video

2. After viewing the video write down 5 things you have learnt from the short film.

3. Click on the following exercises on the right: quiz, make a map, activities.

4. Now click on FYI, choose a quote you like and wirite a FEW sentences about your reasons.

Type everything, save it as a pdf and submit your document to your teacher via e-mail.

BRAINPOP Leonardo da Vinci

https://www.brainpop.com/science/famousscientists/leonardodavinci/

  1. Watch the video

2. After viewing the video write down 5 things you have learnt from the short film.

3. Click on the following exercises on the right: quiz, make a map, activities.

4. Now click on FYI, choose a quote you like and wirite a FEW sentences about your reasons.

Type everything, save it as a pdf file and submit it to your teacher via e-mail.