LESSON PLAN 1
Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Subject: English (CLIL)
Level: B1–B2
Duration: 80 minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- explain the causes and effects of climate change.
- use environmental vocabulary accurately.
- express opinions and propose solutions.
- collaborate to create a climate action poster.
Key Vocabulary - greenhouse gases
- carbon footprint
- renewable energy
- fossil fuels
- global warming
- sustainability
- emissions
- recycling
- biodiversity
- conservation
Materials - Projector
- Internet access
- Canva or Google Slides
- Worksheet
* Sticky notes
Warm-up (10 min)
Display two images:
- healthy Earth
- polluted Earth
Students discuss: - What differences do you notice?
- Which planet would you prefer to live on?
* Why?
Pre-teaching Vocabulary (10 min)
Students match words with definitions.
Mini Quiz using Kahoot.
Reading (20 min)
Students read a short article:
“Climate Change Around the World”
Tasks:
- Find three causes.
- Find three consequences.
* Underline new vocabulary.
Speaking (15 min)
Group discussion:
Which environmental problem affects your city the most?
Students use:
- I believe…
- In my opinion…
- We should…
* One possible solution is…
Project Activity (20 min)
Groups design a digital poster:
“10 Things Teenagers Can Do to Fight Climate Change.”
Poster should include:
- slogan
- icons
- pictures
* practical actions
Assessment
✔ Participation
✔ Poster rubric✔ Vocabulary quiz
Homework
Keep a Carbon Footprint Diary for one week.
LESSON PLAN 2
Plastic Pollution and Ocean Protection
Subject: English
Level: B1–B2
Duration: 80 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- explain how plastic pollution affects oceans.
- analyse real-life environmental problems.
- suggest practical solutions.
* create a social media awareness campaign.
Vocabulary
- marine litter
- microplastics
- ecosystem
- biodegradable
- single-use plastic
- reusable
- pollution
- wildlife
- contamination
* waste management
Materials
- Marine litter photos
- Short documentary (3–4 min)
- Canva
* QR code to article
Warm-up (10 min)
Think-Pair-Share:
How much plastic do you use every day?
Students estimate the number of plastic items they use.
Video (15 min)
Watch a short video about ocean pollution.
Students complete:
Cause → Effect chart
Reading (15 min)
Article:
“How Plastic Reaches the Ocean”
Students answer comprehension questions.
Speaking (15 min)
Role Play
Groups represent:
- environmental NGO
- factory owner
- local government
- students
Debate:
Should single-use plastics be banned?
Creative Task (20 min)
Students design an Instagram awareness post.
Requirements:
✔ catchy slogan
✔ hashtag
✔ image
✔ caption
Example:
There is No Planet B#BeatPlasticPollution
Assessment
Teacher rubric:
- creativity
- teamwork
- language accuracy
* environmental awareness
Homework
Conduct a Plastic Audit at home.
Record:
- plastic bottles
- bags
- food packaging
Suggest ways to reduce them.
LESSON PLAN 3
Sustainable Cities: Building the Future
Subject: English
Level: B2
Duration: 80 minutes
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- describe sustainable city features.
- compare cities.
- develop problem-solving skills.
* present innovative environmental solutions.
Vocabulary
- public transport
- green spaces
- renewable energy
- eco-friendly
- smart city
- sustainability
- bicycle lanes
- solar panels
- urban planning
- carbon neutrality
Materials
- Google Earth
- Canva
- Padlet
* Sustainable city photos
Warm-up (10 min)
Question:
If you could design your dream city, what would it include?
Vocabulary Activity (10 min)
Matching exercise.
Reading (15 min)
Students read:
“The World’s Most Sustainable Cities.”Then complete comparison table.
Speaking (15 min)
Discussion:
Which city is more sustainable?Students justify answers.
Group Project (25 min)
Design your own Eco-City.
Include:
- transportation
- energy
- parks
- schools
- recycling
- technology
Students create:
- digital map
- infographic
* short presentation
Reflection (5 min)
Exit Ticket:
Finish the sentence:
“One thing I can do to make my city greener is…”
Assessment
Rubric based on:
- communication
- creativity
- collaboration
- language
* sustainability concepts
21st-Century Skills Integrated Across All Lessons
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Communication
- Digital Literacy
- Environmental Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Global Citizenship