Introduction

This lesson focuses on the difference between carnivores and herbivores. Students watch the video Triumph of the Herbivores, available from BBC Earth, about how herbivores escape being eaten by carnivores and then do one of the suggested follow-up activities.

Topic

Animals; carnivores and herbivores

Level

B1 and up

Time 

45 – 60 mins

Aims        

• To practise listening for specific information
• To discuss interesting facts about animals

Sub-aims    

• To promote critical thinking skills (categorising and classifying)
• To learn vocabulary related to animals including names of animals
• To learn vocabulary related to food

Materials

Youtube video: Triumph of the herbivores – Life of Mammals from BBC Earth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnLNmB3ZNE

Online game: http://switchzoo.com/games/pleasedofeedtheanimals.htm

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By Leo Selivan

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