Deep Impact: A lesson looking at the environmental cost of space tourism

Deep Impact: A lesson looking at the environmental cost of space tourism

The space race has gone commercial! With the boom in recent space tourism, there is one cost that even the wealthiest of billionaires can't cover: the environmental cost. The recent antics of the world's richest at a time where many people are worried about their own futures seems, at best, crass, but discovering what happens [...]

Shock Tactics: An environmental lesson plan

Shock Tactics: An environmental lesson plan

Here is my latest lesson plan encouraging students to express their opinions about the climate crisis using modifiers with comparative structures. Lesson Overview Lesson Objectives Learners will be able to discuss environmental issues using topic vocabulary and modifying comparative structures.Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they work collaboratively to devise a video script or [...]

10 ways to encourage an environmentally friendly classroom

10 ways to encourage an environmentally friendly classroom

In 2019, we are aware more than ever of how fundamental it is to reduce our environmental impact.  To not actively try is simply irresponsible, especially in the ELT industry where we are particularly guilty of using vast quantities of paper.  Each and every one of us can do our bit, so here are 10 ways to [...]

8 paperless homework ideas to save the environment

8 paperless homework ideas to save the environment

2019 finally seems to be the year when people are standing up and taking notice of the devastating effect we are having on the environment.  The entire ELT industry seems to be finally taking a little more responsibility for its environmental impact and, as we step away from the photocopier and embrace more environmentally friendly [...]