The lesson begins with a short warm-up activity. The teacher shows a captivating video depicting the beauty and fragility of nature and then poses a question: "What comes to your mind when you think about the future of our planet?" to stimulate initial thoughts and discussions. Students share their ideas in pairs, and then briefly with the whole class, to activate prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson's topic. This stage aims to create a positive and engaging atmosphere.

Students brainstorm a list of environmental problems they know (pollution, deforestation, climate change, etc.). The teacher writes these problems on the board. Next, the teacher introduces and explains key vocabulary related to environmental issues (e.g., sustainable, renewable, carbon footprint). Students practice using the new vocabulary through quick exercises, such as fill-in-the-blanks or matching definitions.

The class is divided into small groups, each focusing on a specific environmental problem. Each group discusses the causes and consequences of their assigned problem, using the new vocabulary. They briefly present their findings to the class, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Teacher moderates the discussion, encouraging critical thinking and active participation.

Each group brainstorms potential solutions to their assigned environmental problem. They then prepare a short presentation (e.g., a poster, a short skit, a PowerPoint slide) outlining their solutions, including a justification for why these solutions are effective. Emphasis is placed on creativity and practical feasibility. Students are encouraged to present in English, utilizing learned vocabulary.

Each group presents their solutions to the class. After each presentation, the teacher and other students provide constructive feedback. This stage encourages peer learning and critical evaluation of proposed solutions. The teacher highlights key strengths and areas for improvement, fostering a positive learning environment.

As a whole class, the students create a “Class Pledge” outlining specific actions they will take to be more environmentally responsible (e.g., reduce waste, conserve energy, recycle). They write this pledge on a large poster and sign it as a commitment. This emphasizes collective responsibility and promotes positive action. The teacher facilitates a discussion on how to implement the pledge in their daily lives.

Students individually complete a ‘Three things I learned, two things I want to know more about’ reflection activity. They write down three key takeaways from the lesson and two questions they want to explore further. The teacher collects the reflections and uses them to inform future lesson planning. The lesson concludes with a brief recap of the key concepts and a positive message about the power of collective action.