Environment ESL lesson plans

For ESL teachers looking to address environmental topics, our video-based lesson plans offer a comprehensive approach to exploring important issues related to the environment. Each lesson delves into topics such as climate change, conservation, renewable energy, pollution, sustainable practices, biodiversity, and environmental policies. These relevant topics will engage students in thoughtful discussions and deepen their understanding of environmental issues.

all our worksheets about environmental

a person throwing away a computer, and a slogan "how can we combat throwaway culture?"

Vocabulary: verbs related to repairing things and tools
Speaking: consumerism, recycling, alternatives to throwaway culture
Videos: Repair cafés – what they are and why we need them

2:59

a photo of a very hot city and a slogan "how do you cope with the heat?"

Reading: Urban heat islands – causes
Video: How city design can help cool down your neighborhood
Vocabulary: heat (dehydrate, cool down, shade, greenery, power shortage, a scorcher)

6:32

the chernobyl power plant and a slogan "what happened at chernobyl?"

Vocabulary: nuclear power and radiation
Video: Chernobyl disaster 1986: what really happened
Speaking: Chernobyl, nuclear power

4:20

a photo of a solar eclipse and a slogan "have you evr seen a total solar eclipse?"

Vocabulary: solar eclipses
Functional language: talking about things that amaze and impress us
Grammar: irregular plurals

 

4:49

a woman surrounded by plants sneezing and a slogan "Are your seasonal allergies getting wprse every year?"

Vocabulary: allergies and symptoms
Collocations: allergies (suffer from allergies, trigger an allergy, have an allergy, treat an allergy)
Idioms: keep at bay, wreak havoc on, kick into overdrive

7:00

a photo og a tuplip field and a slogan "what's your favourite spring flower?"

Vocabulary: 10 spring flowers (e.g. snowdrop, daffodil, hyacinth, tulip, crocus, poppy)
Vocabulary: gardening (e.g. to sow, to propagate, to fertilise, to repot)
Video: Ultimate guide 2024: Plan your Keukenhof trip

2:27

a crowd of people on motorbikes waiting to cross a road in a megacity, and a slogan "how many people can Earth handle"?

Vocabulary: demographic terms (life expectancy, birth rate, death rate, population density, population growth, family planning)
Vocabulary: describing trends, graphs, and charts
Speaking: overpopulation, demographic situation in different countries, megacities

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Learn more about our teaching materials on environment:

Try out The English Flows’ lesson plans related to the environment if you are an ESL teacher whose students are:

  • Students with a general interest in environmental issues who want to expand their vocabulary and knowledge while improving their English language skills.
  • Travellers and Outdoor Enthusiasts: People who enjoy nature and outdoor activities and want to improve their English to engage with like-minded individuals and participate in eco-tourism.
  • Professionals in Green Industries: Workers in industries such as renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture who need to communicate technical and environmental information in English, as well as individuals working in environmental sectors such as conservation, sustainability, or environmental policy.
  • Activists and Advocates: Environmental activists and advocates who need to effectively communicate their messages, raise awareness, and engage with a global audience in English.

Each lesson features 5-8 pages of material designed to explore environmental topics comprehensively. Environmental issues are broad and relevant subjects that stimulate discussion and engage ESL learners. Delving into topics such as climate change, conservation, or sustainable practices offers numerous opportunities for meaningful language practice and interaction.

Every lesson plan includes

Pre-class online activities
(Free)

In-class activities
(For Full members)

After class: Additional resources
(Free)