Environmental Science for ESL learners

2. Unit 1 (4 lessons)
1.1 Lesson 1:Critical Thinking
 Get to know your classmates
 Discuss a given topic (watch a video on this topic)
 Form an opinion and share it with the group
1.2 Lesson 2: Environmental Science
 What is Environmental Science
 Define words in a science context
 Synonyms and Antonyms
1.3 Lesson 3: Energy Resources
 New vocabulary
 Energy sources
 Describing Trends
1.4 Lesson 4: Ecosystems
 New vocabulary
 Paraphrasing
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3. Today’s objectives are to:
 Define the term environmental
science.
 Define words in a science context.
 Test comprehension of new
vocabulary by creating sentences.
 Broaden vocabulary by finding
synonyms.
 Broaden vocabulary by finding
antonyms.

4. Types of icons
 Individual
work icon
This icon means you will
work alone

5. Types of icons
 Group work icon
 Class discussion
When you see this icon, we will
all contribute in the chat box

6. Exercise A
What is Environmental Science?
Let’s share some ideas in the chat
box !
5 Min

7. Environmental Science
What is Environmental Science?
Environmental science is an academic field that
applies physical, biological and information sciences
to the study of the environment (our surroundings),
and includes the solution of environmental
problems.
Great work guys! Here is a textbook definition

8. Exercise B: New Vocabulary
Plant
Couple
Cycle
Web
Green Belt
Chain
Greenhouse
Deposit
2 Min

9. 1 Min
When you are done, share your definition in the chat
box!
Exercise B

10. Some possible answers
Plant A factory where electricity is produced.,
Couple To join or combine.
Cycle A group of events which happen in a particular order.
Web A complex, interconnected structure or arrangement.
Green Belt An area where development is restricted to protect the environment.
Chain A set of connected or related things.
Greenhouse A glass building that protects plants from the cold/ Relating to the
greenhouse effect.
Deposit A natural accumulation, e.g. oil or ore

11. Exercise C: Using New Vocabulary
3 Min
Make a complete sentence with 1 of the words in the
table to show that you understand the word in a
science context. Then share your sentence in the chat
box.

12.  Understanding new vocabulary can be simplified by
finding synonyms (words with similar meanings).
 Pick 1 word from the next slide and find as many
synonyms for it as you can!
….If you get stuck: use http://www.thesaurus.com
Exercise D
3 Min

13. Word Synonyms
Green
Finite
Hazardous
Exercise D: New Vocabulary
Share some ideas in
the chat box!

14. Word Synonyms
Green Non-polluting, environmentally-friendly, nature-friendly
Finite Limited, non-renewable, fixed, limited
Hazardous Unsafe, dangerous, uncertain , risky
Synonyms

15. Exercise E
 Now lets add another column too our table!
 Try to think of some antonyms to your chosen word
in Exercise D.
….If you get stuck: use http://www.thesaurus.com
* Scroll down the page for the antonyms to appear
Antonyms = Opposites
3 Min

16. Word Synonyms Antonyms
Green Non-polluting, environmentally-friendly,
nature-friendly
Finite Limited, non-renewable, fixed, limited
Hazardous Unsafe, dangerous, uncertain , risky
New Vocabulary
Share some ideas in
the chat box!

17. Word Synonyms Antonyms
Green Non-polluting, environmentally-friendly,
nature-friendly
Polluting, careless,
Finite Limited, non-renewable, fixed, limited Unlimited, endless, infinite, unrestricted,
unfixed
Hazardous Unsafe, dangerous, uncertain , risky Safe, certain, secure, stable
Antonyms

18. After today’s lesson you can:
 Define the term environmental
science. ✅
 Define words in a science context. ✅
 Test comprehension of new
vocabulary by creating sentences. ✅
 Broaden vocabulary by finding
synonyms. ✅
 Broaden vocabulary by finding
antonyms. ✅

19. Remember reflect on this weeks lesson
Thank you all!
What did you learn this week?
Which activity did you enjoy the most and why?
Was there anything that you did not enjoy and why?
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