This lesson focuses on innovation and new technologies, looking at past innovations and thinking about future ones.

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Introduction

In this lesson, students talk about important past innovations. They read about some new inventions and write descriptions of inventions. They discuss how certain innovations have affected their lives and how they have impacted on society. Finally, they come up with a new invention to present to the class. 

Options are provided for higher and lower level classes.

Topic:

Inventions and their impact on society

Learning outcomes:

  • Review vocabulary related to inventions
  • Practise speaking skills, giving opinions and presenting an invention
  • Review comparatives
  • Practise describing inventions

Age and level:

13-17, Adults (B1 / B2)

Time:

Approximately 90 minutes ot two shorter lessons + optional 10-minute task

Materials:

  • Lesson plan
  • Student worksheet
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