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Courtney de Leon

This document defines phenomena as observable occurrences that are often unexplained appearances or experiences. It provides examples of commonly reported phenomena like UFO sightings, the Bermuda Triangle, and Bigfoot. The document discusses how phenomena are neither proven nor discredited events that have occurred over time, leaving their existence uncertain. It also explores how some people are believers in phenomena because of personal experiences or fascination, while others are skeptics who doubt phenomena and seek rational explanations. Ultimately, whether one believes in phenomena depends on their individual attitudes, values and beliefs.

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Phenomena Year 11 English Communication
Defining Phenomenon A phenomenon (plural phenomena) is any Over the years this has included sightings of : UFOs observable occurrence. The Bermuda Triangle Phenomena are often, but Loch Ness Monster not always, understood as Big Foot 'appearances' or experiences'. Just to name a few
Phenomena There are many different names for phenomena ranging from: Myth Paranormal Extraordinary Unexplainable Miracle But no matter what you call it, phenomenon has been in our society for centuries.
Are phenomena real? Therein lies the question! Phenomena are neither proven or discredited events that have occurred over time. This means that there is no definitive answer to the question Did that really happen? This can be due to a multitude of reasons. Brainstorm with a partner some reasons you believe phenomena cannot be proven or discredited.
To believe or not to believe? When an unexplainable event occurs, people are either classified as believers or sceptics, and this will depend on their attitudes, values and beliefs.
Believers When a phenomenon occurs there are always going to be dead set believers! Believers will generally be a witness to the event or have a fascination with the unexplainable. However, anyone can be a believer, especially if the evidence regarding the unexplainable event is convincing!
Sceptics To be sceptic means to be a disbeliever or to doubt. Therefore, a sceptic will always doubt phenomenon. They will often use logic and reason to explain the unexplainable, often discrediting events through science and rational explanation.
Sowho is right? Both? Neither? It depends on your attitudes values and beliefs! Everybody is different, therefore, the way that we react to certain events is different. A truly religious person may believe that God is responsible for an unexplainable act, whereas a scientist will look for a reasonable explanation using scientific reasoning. There are many other groups of people who will believe or not believe. Brainstorm as many as you can.
Famous Phenomena The Bermuda Triangle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsQBeXWktU Extra Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOwfO67oTg
Famous Phenomena The Bermuda Triangle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsQBeXWktU Extra Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOwfO67oTg

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Phenomena intro

  • 2. Defining Phenomenon A phenomenon (plural phenomena) is any Over the years this has included sightings of : UFOs observable occurrence. The Bermuda Triangle Phenomena are often, but Loch Ness Monster not always, understood as Big Foot 'appearances' or experiences'. Just to name a few
  • 3. Phenomena There are many different names for phenomena ranging from: Myth Paranormal Extraordinary Unexplainable Miracle But no matter what you call it, phenomenon has been in our society for centuries.
  • 4. Are phenomena real? Therein lies the question! Phenomena are neither proven or discredited events that have occurred over time. This means that there is no definitive answer to the question Did that really happen? This can be due to a multitude of reasons. Brainstorm with a partner some reasons you believe phenomena cannot be proven or discredited.
  • 5. To believe or not to believe? When an unexplainable event occurs, people are either classified as believers or sceptics, and this will depend on their attitudes, values and beliefs.
  • 6. Believers When a phenomenon occurs there are always going to be dead set believers! Believers will generally be a witness to the event or have a fascination with the unexplainable. However, anyone can be a believer, especially if the evidence regarding the unexplainable event is convincing!
  • 7. Sceptics To be sceptic means to be a disbeliever or to doubt. Therefore, a sceptic will always doubt phenomenon. They will often use logic and reason to explain the unexplainable, often discrediting events through science and rational explanation.
  • 8. Sowho is right? Both? Neither? It depends on your attitudes values and beliefs! Everybody is different, therefore, the way that we react to certain events is different. A truly religious person may believe that God is responsible for an unexplainable act, whereas a scientist will look for a reasonable explanation using scientific reasoning. There are many other groups of people who will believe or not believe. Brainstorm as many as you can.
  • 9. Famous Phenomena The Bermuda Triangle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsQBeXWktU Extra Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOwfO67oTg
  • 10. Famous Phenomena The Bermuda Triangle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfsQBeXWktU Extra Information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOwfO67oTg