Unit 7 Listening Activity Guide

Forest Bathing: Alone vs. Together

Debate Topic

THBT people should spend time in forests alone rather than with others

🎧 Remember the 3-Step Process!

Complete ALL 3 steps for EACH listening before moving to the next

Listening Transcript 1: Sleep

Step 1: First Listen (Books Closed, No Notes)

  • Listen completely without distractions
  • Focus on understanding the main message
  • Don't worry about details yet

Step 2: Second Listen (Take Notes)

Listen for these key points:

  • What happens when we don't get enough sleep?
  • How many hours of sleep do we need?
  • What makes sleep effective?

Step 3: Third Listen (Fill Gaps & Organize for Debate)

Debate Connection Questions:
  • How might sleep quality differ when camping alone vs. with others in forests?
  • Could forest bathing alone lead to better sleep than group activities?
Organize your notes:

Sleep benefits that support solo forest time:

Sleep benefits that support group forest time:

Listening Transcript 2: Forest Bathing (Brief)

Step 1: First Listen (Books Closed, No Notes)

  • Listen for the general concept
  • What is forest bathing about?

Step 2: Second Listen (Take Notes)

Focus on:

Physical benefits:

Mental health benefits:

Step 3: Third Listen (Fill Gaps & Organize for Debate)

Debate Connection Questions:
  • Which benefits might be stronger when alone?
  • Which benefits might be enhanced in groups?
Organize for debate:

Benefits supporting SOLO forest bathing:

Benefits supporting GROUP forest bathing:

Listening Transcript 3: Blue Zones

Step 1: First Listen (Books Closed, No Notes)

  • What are blue zones?
  • What makes these communities special?

Step 2: Second Listen (Take Notes)

Three main factors to note:

1. Exercise:

2. Food:

3. Social networks:

Step 3: Third Listen (Fill Gaps & Organize for Debate)

Debate Connection Questions:
  • What does this tell us about social connections and longevity?
  • How might this apply to forest bathing alone vs. with others?
Key insight for debate:
Blue zones emphasize _____________ networks
This suggests forest time might be better with ____________

Video Transcript: Forest Bathing (Detailed)

Step 1: First Listen (Books Closed, No Notes)

  • Get the overall message about forest bathing
  • Notice the main sections of the presentation

Step 2: Second Listen (Take Notes)

Organize notes by:

1. Benefits:

Physical:

Mental:

2. Scientific Explanations:

Biophilia:

Immune system:

Stress:

Awe:

3. Practical Advice:

Time needed:

How to do it:

Step 3: Third Listen (Fill Gaps & Organize for Debate)

Critical Quote for Debate:
Listen carefully for what Dr. Weber says about:
  • Solo vs. group sessions
  • Tree therapists
  • "It doesn't matter who you do it with"
Organize evidence:

For SOLO forest bathing:

  1. Biophilia theory suggests: ________________
  2. Personal reflection and awe: ________________
  3. ________________________________

For GROUP forest bathing:

  1. Direct quote about groups: ________________
  2. Tree therapist option: ________________
  3. ________________________________

After 3-Step Listening: Debate Preparation

Compile Your Evidence:

Team A (Solo Forest Bathing is Better):

  • Sleep/focus improvements may require quiet solitude
  • Personal reflection and awe experiences
  • Individual stress reduction
  • _________________________

Team B (Group Forest Bathing is Better):

  • Blue zones show importance of social connections
  • Video explicitly mentions group sessions
  • Professional guidance available
  • "It doesn't matter who you do it with"
  • _________________________

Key Questions to Consider:

  1. Can you get the same health benefits alone vs. with others?
  2. Does the social aspect add to or distract from the benefits?
  3. What does the research actually say about solo vs. group?
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