National Geographic Videos for Level B1. Exploring the Wonders of Nature: A Journey with National Geographic Videos
National Geographic Videos for Level B1
Objective:
To enhance students’ English language skills, vocabulary, and cultural awareness through engaging National Geographic videos.
Materials:
- National Geographic videos related to nature and wildlife
- Worksheets (prepared by the teacher). Check out our free lesson plans.
- Writing materials
Lesson Plan:
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of nature and wildlife.
- Share the learning objectives of the lesson.
- Pre-Video Discussion (10 minutes):
- Engage students in a brief discussion about their favorite animals or natural wonders.
- Elicit prior knowledge about National Geographic and its role in showcasing nature and wildlife.
- Ask students to brainstorm vocabulary related to the topic.
- Video Viewing (20 minutes):
- Introduce the first National Geographic video related to nature and wildlife.
- Provide a brief overview of the video’s content.
- Play the video, ensuring subtitles if necessary.
- Encourage active listening by asking students to identify specific information, main ideas, or interesting facts while watching.
- Post-Video Activities (15 minutes):
- Divide students into pairs or small groups.
- Hand out worksheets with comprehension questions related to the video.
- Instruct students to discuss and answer the questions together.
- Monitor the groups, providing assistance and guidance as needed.
- Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Bring the class back together and facilitate a group discussion.
- Ask students to share their answers to the comprehension questions.
- Encourage students to express their opinions and discuss their favorite parts of the video.
- Vocabulary Expansion (10 minutes):
- Highlight new vocabulary or expressions that appeared in the video.
- Discuss their meanings and provide relevant examples.
- Encourage students to use the new vocabulary in sentences or short dialogues.
- Extension Activity (10 minutes):
- Assign a short writing task related to the video, such as a summary, reflection, or opinion piece.
- Remind students to use the vocabulary and expressions discussed during the lesson.
- Collect and review the written assignments for feedback in the next class.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Recap the key points covered in the lesson.
- Thank the students for their participation and engagement.
- Encourage them to explore more National Geographic videos and resources in their free time.
Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on class dynamics and available time.
Remember to adapt the lesson plan to the specific National Geographic videos you choose, ensuring they are suitable for the B1-B2 language proficiency level.
National Geographic Videos for Levels B1
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