90 minutes
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The Déjà Vu Effect: Science or Mystery? – ESL Lesson Plan
Ever had that weird feeling that you’ve been somewhere before? Your students probably have too – and they’ll love diving into the mystery of déjà vu in this lesson! Inspired by a fascinating BBC Ideas YouTube video, this plan combines science, mystery, and pop culture to keep learners hooked from start to finish. Students will:…
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Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective. This lesson…
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Can You Trust Your Memory? – ESL Lesson Plan
What if your own memory betrayed you? This 90-minute lesson dives into the fascinating world of false memories, wrongful convictions, and the surprising science behind how our brains rewrite the past. Inspired by Elizabeth Loftus’s eye-opening TEDx talk, your students will question whether memory can ever truly be trusted. Students will: Perfect for upper-intermediate to…
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From Ghost Stories to Science Stories – ESL Lesson Plan
Looking for a lesson that’s a little spooky and super smart? This 90-minute adventure takes your students deep into the world of the paranormal – but with a scientific twist! Inspired by Carrie Poppy’s hilarious and thought-provoking TEDx talk, this lesson challenges learners to explore ghost stories, carbon monoxide, and the fine line between “haunted”…
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Animal Minds, Human Lessons – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring your classroom to life with this engaging lesson inspired by Carl Safina’s powerful TED Talk “What Are Animals Thinking and Feeling?” Students explore fascinating stories of dolphins, elephants, wolves, and more as they question what it really means to think, feel, and be conscious. Through discussion, vocabulary practice, video comprehension tasks, and reflection, learners…
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Connecting the Dots: Lessons Inspired by Steve Jobs – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring real inspiration into your classroom! This lesson draws on themes from Steve Jobs’ well-known Stanford speech to teach English while motivating students to think big about life, failure, and following their passions. What your students will get: Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want a fun, inspiring, and practical English lesson that sticks.…
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Inside the Procrastinator’s Mind – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring laughter and insight into your classroom with this engaging lesson inspired by ideas shared in Tim Urban’s famous TED Talk. Students explore the hilarious world of the Instant Gratification Monkey, the Panic Monster, and the challenges of procrastination while building essential listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Through vocabulary practice, comprehension tasks, discussion questions,…
