This lesson plan for secondary students at CEFR B1 and above is designed to raise awareness of epilepsy.

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Introduction

This lesson gives students the opportunity to learn about the brain and a neurological condition known as epilepsy. It can be used at any time or in conjunction with November's epilepsy awareness month. 

During the lesson, students read an infographic with key information about epilepsy. They then watch a video and learn how they can support a person during a seizure. They have the option to research epilepsy or another neurological condition in order to create and present an infographic. 

Topic:

Epilepsy, the brain, first aid

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify key information in an infographic about epilepsy
  • Say how people can help when somebody has a seizure
  • Some students will research neurological conditions and identify key information to include in an infographic

Age and level:

13-17 (B1+)

Time:

45-55 minutes + optional 45-minute project

    Materials:

    The following materials can be downloaded in PDF format below:

    • Lesson plan
    • Student worksheet 
    • Infographic

    In addition you will need this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyDHG02phs0

    You may also need chart paper and coloured markers (optional)

    Downloads
    Lesson plan365.25 KB
    Infographic293.17 KB

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