| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| What topic | Sustainable Cities |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Good morning, class! Today, we embark on a journey to explore sustainable cities. Before we begin, I want you to close your eyes and imagine a city. What do you see? Cars honking, tall buildings, busy streets, and endless concrete?
Now, let’s take a moment to brainstorm. In groups, discuss what makes a city sustainable. Share your ideas with the class and write them on the board.
To get a better idea of what sustainable cities look like, we will watch a short video about Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. Keep in mind the sustainability aspects that we discussed during the brainstorming activity.
Now, it's time to read an article about how cities can become sustainable. As you read, think about how the examples in the article could be applied to your own city.
Let’s have a class discussion about the article. What did you learn? What ideas can you apply to your city or town?
To conclude, we have learned about the importance of sustainable cities and how we can help our communities become more sustainable. Remember, small changes can make a big impact. Thank you for joining me on this journey today!