
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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