This lesson plan for teachers of teenage and adult students at CEFR level B1 is about innovation and its place in society. Students will take part in a discussion about their own preferences and attitudes towards innovation.

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Introduction

This lesson is about innovation and its place in society. It develops reading and speaking skills and the use of context-specific vocabulary. The students’ own experiences and opinions form the basis of all discussion and extension work.

Teachers can either print student worksheets or use a presentation. 

Topic:

Innovation

Learning outcomes:

  • Explain what innovation means and how it impacts on society
  • Identify some famous examples of innovation and discover more about transport innovation in the UK, while practising reading skills.
  • Idenitfy the form of the past simple passive and use it to talk about important inventions and discoveries

Age and level:

13-17, Adults (B1+)

Time:

80 minutes

    Materials:

    The materials can be downloaded below. 

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    Comments

    Submitted by Arabaund on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 22:15

    Hello! I would like to get the video. Would it be possible for you to send me a link or tell me how I can get it. Thank you for your support

    Submitted by Cath McLellan on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 07:13

    In reply to by Arabaund

    Hello Arabaund The link to the video used in this lesson can be found in the lesson plan. It's available on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXsZ6IV0dLM I hope that helps. Thanks, Cath TE Team

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