Changing the world from our classrooms
Lesson 5: How do you feel about the climate crisis?
In an era where climate change is not just a phenomenon but a lived reality, "How do you feel about the climate crisis?" offers a reflective journey into the heart of environmental emotions. This lesson opens up a space for students to explore and articulate their feelings about the climate crisis—ranging from fear and anger to hope and empowerment. Through engaging activities, thoughtful discussions, and targeted language practice, students will delve into the causes behind these emotions and the various ways they can cope with them.
By the end of this lesson, learners will not only have enhanced their linguistic skills but also gained insights into managing their emotional responses to climate change, fostering a sense of resilience and proactive engagement with one of the most pressing issues of our times.
Recommended Age: Secondary
Level: B2
Materials needed: Good internet connection, projector/ IWB, speakers. A student worksheet will be emailed to you the week before the lesson.
We recommend you nominate one student to act as your class voice and type your answers into the chat box.
Click on the link below to choose the best time for your students and to register your class.
| Session 1: Monday | Session 2: Monday | Session 3: Monday |
Lesson 6: From Individual Power to Collective Action.
In a world where individual efforts often feel like drops in an ocean, this session aims to magnify the ripple effect of collective action in addressing global challenges. Students will embark on a journey from recognizing their personal agency to understanding the monumental impact of united efforts. Through discussion, role-play, and collaborative tasks, learners will explore various facets of social and environmental activism, learning how to share their ideas and contribute to collective endeavours in English. This lesson promises not only to enhance linguistic proficiency but also to inspire learners with a sense of community and shared responsibility towards creating a better world.
Recommended Age: Upper Primary+
Level: A2+
Materials needed: Good internet connection, projector/ IWB, speakers. A student worksheet will be emailed to you the week before the lesson.
We recommend you nominate one student to act as your class voice and type your answers into the chat box.
Click on the link below to choose the best time for your students and to register your class.
| Session 1: Wednesday | Session 2: Wednesday | Session 3: Wednesday |
Changing the world from our classrooms is an exciting series of live online lessons for students. Each lesson focuses on a different area of the key global theme of sustainability and targets a different age group and level of English.
All our live online lessons are run by Harry Waters. Harry has been deeply involved with ELT for years and has been working as a trainer for global online classes for the last two years. He is a passionate teacher trainer and a trustee for the British charity Kids Against Plastic. He describes himself as an imperfect environmentalist with a love of flags and funky second-hand shirts. He is also our ambassador for Change Makers.
Each live lesson will last 45 minutes and is delivered via Zoom.
