In this lesson learners learn about life under the sea. They are introduced to different sea animals through flashcard games, then they complete a worksheet to invent their own sea creatures, which they present to their classmates. At the end of the lesson they listen to a fun song.

Aims

• To learn about some of the animals that live under the sea
• To practise talking about sea animals (big, small, long, colours, it's got/it hasn't got, it can/can't, etc.)
• To give learners an opportunity to create their own sea creature and present it to their classmates
• To provide listening practice with an ocean-themed song

Age group

Primary

Level

CEFR level A1–A2

Time

50–60 minutes

Materials

The lesson plan and worksheets can be downloaded below in PDF format. In addition, you will need:

• flashcards: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/flashcards/sea-animals-flashcards
• song: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/everything-beneath-the-sea
• sticky tack
• colour pens or pencils