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Environment
K-12 level

Description

In this lesson titled "Preserving Our Planet: Environmental Protection," children with an Elementary - Pre-Intermediate level of English explore the world of ecology. They learn new vocabulary related to nature conservation and learn to express recommendations. Divided into groups, they visualize and discuss natural phenomena and environmental threats, promoting the development of various types of intelligence according to Gardner's theory and enhancing communication skills. Through paired dialogues and creative projects, children actively apply new knowledge, taking their first steps in understanding the necessity of caring for our planet. Target language skills: Speaking/Listening

Materials

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Main Aims

  • Introduce the theme of environmental protection and its significance.
  • Expand vocabulary related to environmental issues and conservation efforts.
  • Familiarize students with basic grammatical structures associated with discussing environmental topics.

Subsidiary Aims

  • Inspire critical thinking and reflection on individual roles in preserving the environment.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

1. Divide the students into groups of 3-4 individuals. 2. Provide each group with cards depicting images of natural phenomena (forest, river, ocean, mountains) and pollution items (garbage, smoke, waste). 3. Instruct the groups to discuss what they see in the pictures and the associations these images evoke. 4. Ask a representative from each group to share their thoughts and associations with the rest of the class. This task corresponds to the interpersonal type of intelligence according to the theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner. This is because the task is aimed at developing communication skills, the ability to work in a group, and discuss ideas with partners.

Exposure (15 minutes) • To provide a model of production expected in coming tasks through listening

1. Provide each student with a short excerpt of a song dedicated to environmental protection for them to listen to. 2. Ask the students to pay attention to the musical instruments, rhythm, melody, and lyrics of the song. 3. Divide the class into groups and instruct each group to create a brief musical composition (using available instruments or simply their voices) reflecting their perspective on environmental issues. 4.Have each group present their musical composition and briefly share their inspiration and ideas embedded in the music. This assignment promotes the development of the musical type of intelligence by allowing students to evaluate and analyze the musical aspects of the song and express their thoughts and emotions through creating their own musical composition.

Useful vocabulary (10 minutes) • To enhance student's lexical skills and promote using new words

1. Divide the class into groups and provide each group with a set of words related to the topic of environmental protection. 2. Ask each group to create logical puzzles where the words will be key elements. 3. Use crosswords, charades, or exercises to form sentences using the given words. 4. Allow groups to exchange puzzles and solve each other's creations. This exercise will help develop logical thinking and analytical skills in students using words and terms related to environmental protection.

Productive task (15 minutes) • To provide an opportunity to practice

1.Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to choose an environmental issue that concerns them the most. 2. Instruct each group to prepare a presentation about the chosen issue, including key aspects, potential consequences, and proposed solutions. 3. Allow each group to present their findings to the class. 4. After the presentations, permit other students to ask questions or provide comments. This task will help reinforce the vocabulary and understanding of the environmental protection theme through research, preparation, and presentation of information, suitable for developing interpersonal intelligence.

Reflection (5 minutes)

1. Ask each student to describe how their own body functions in terms of sleep, nutrition, and survival. 2. Ask the students to summarize the knowledge gained and suggest ways they can apply it in their daily lives to foster a more responsible relationship with the environment. This task promotes using naturalistic intelligence. They explore the interconnection between the body and the environment, enhancing the ability to apply this knowledge to improve interactions with the surrounding world.

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