Take your students on a cosmic journey from the Big Bang to the possible end of the universe! This engaging lesson plan is inspired by the TED-Ed YouTube video and explores the Big Freeze, Big Rip, Big Crunch, and the Big Bounce. Perfect for upper-intermediate to advanced students, it combines science with language learning.
Students will:
- Develop listening and reading comprehension skills through engaging video- and text-based activities.
- Expand their scientific vocabulary with terms like cosmology, singularity, redshift, and more.
- Practice critical thinking and discussion, sharing personal responses to thought-provoking questions.
- Strengthen writing skills with creative and analytical homework tasks.
With vocabulary exercises, comprehension tasks (gist and detail), discussion prompts, and follow-up homework, this lesson plan makes complex cosmology concepts accessible, memorable, and fun – all while improving essential English skills.
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Take your class on a trip through time and space – unlock the mysteries of the universe while building English fluency!
Time: 60 minutes
Core Skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading Skills, Speaking & Conversation, Vocabulary, Writing Skills
Real-life Situations: Technology & Internet
Themes / Topics for Discussion: Science & Technology
