Beaming the internet from space

Title separator

Vocabulary - computer networking

Flipped

lesson plan about the internet

LESSON OVERVIEW

We created this lesson plan about the internet to introduce students to Starlink, a project led by Elon Musk. Students will also learn vocabulary connected with how the internet works, do some listening comprehension tasks as well as discuss the Starlink concept.

C1 / Advanced45 minFlipped LessonUnlimited Plan

This is a Flipped Classroom lesson plan. In a nutshell, it means that the first part of the lesson needs to be done by students at home. Learn more about flipped classroom and how we implement it in these lesson plans in our post.

PRE-CLASS ACTIVITIES

The pre-class worksheet focuses on making students learn vocabulary connected with networks. First, students have to choose the correct words that fit definitions. The task includes words such as latency, fiber optics, transmit, broadband, etc. To show students some of these words in context, they get a short text about the internet. This time, students have to read it and choose which answer best fits each gap. The text should give students a hint what the lesson is about.

IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES

Listening Comprehension

The in-class worksheet starts with a short discussion about the internet and students’ knowledge about some facts connected with it. Next, students watch the first part of a video about Starlink. While watching, they have to complete the notes about the project. Then, they watch to the second part of the video and this time students do a multiple choice task. They have to choose the best answers in five points. The whole video is just 5-minute long, so you can make students watch the parts twice to get the answers.

Vocabulary & Discussion

Next, there is one task based on the vocabulary from the video. Students get some sentences from the video and need to come up with the definitions of the words in bold. There are some interesting words, e.g. audacious, dissenter or commendable. Finally, this lesson plan about the internet ends with a discussion. There are a few questions connected with the video, the Starlink project and Elon Musk.

WORKSHEETS

Comments

Title separator

Leave a Reply

  1. Tamiris

    Hey there,

    I love your lesson.

    Isn’t it the answer for ex 1J – compendium instead of constellation??

    Thank you,

    1. Stan

      Well, I can’t agree with you on that. Compendium is ‘a concise collection of information about a particular topic’. I can’t imagine a situation in which you would use it to describe a group of similar people or items. However, you could use constellation to do just that: https://www.thefreedictionary.com/constellation .

      1. MyEnglishclassroom M

        I really want to thank you for this lesson. My student is so delighted, and so is the teacher.

        1. Justa

          We’re happy to hear that 🙂

  2. Lydia goold verschoyle

    Another Great! lesson… I added a simple 2 min. Starlink video… at the warm up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgysWWwESfU&ab_channel=ViralVideoLab
    The students were curious from the beginning as some had seen the satellites and some hadn’t. They wanted to know more… highly relevant material. Thank you.

    1. Stan

      Thanks for sharing! Such a great idea for a warm-up to make students want to know more. Watching a starlink train is always a sort of magical experience for me.

  3. von

    Misleading site where subscription should unlock lessons, but it doesn’t.

    1. Stan

      It seems that you have the free (Basic) subscription, so you only have access to free lessons which you can find here: https://eslbrains.com/lesson/?search_filters=%7B%22free%22%3A1%7D and not to any lesson you want. BTW this particular lesson is available only to the Unlimited subscribers, which is clearly indicated in the lesson description box.

Browse other materials recommended for you

Title separator
lesson on ethical dilemmas
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Ethical dilemmas in science

Global Issues Technology

Engage your students in talking about ethical dilemmas in science! Students practise useful phrases to express opinions, watch a video on gene editing technology and analyse comments on ethical debates.

talk about technology for reducing crime
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Loading

Fighting crime with tech

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson, students talk about the use of technology for reducing crime and watch a video about crime detection technology. They also talk about regulations and punishments for tech-related crimes, and discuss law enforcement in movies and real life.

ESL lesson on energy production
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

I get electricity from…

Global Issues Technology

Step into the world of energy production with this lesson! Students practise useful vocabulary and watch a video on electricity trading. They also talk about local and global power generation, examine statistics and discuss sustainable energy.

technology in sports
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Loading

The fastest shoe in the world

Lifestyle Technology

With this speaking lesson, students talk about technology in sports, sports ethics and fairness and watch a video on a controversy involving Nike’s footwear in professional running. They also discuss regulatory measures in athletics and the future of technology in sports.

ESL lesson about tech giants
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

De-Google your life!

Technology

Step into the world of big tech! Students watch a video about a woman who tries to “de-Google” her life, discuss the challenges of finding alternative tools to Google’s and talk about the future of tech giants. They also practise vocabulary to talk about privacy and tech dependency.

advanced grammar revision
C1 / Advanced
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Loading

Brave new influencers

Grammar Technology

With this Flipped lesson, advanced students get a great chance to revise and practise grammatical aspects, learn collocations connected to social media activity and have engaging conversations about AI influencers.

ESL lesson on copyright
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min
Loading

Fight for your (copy)rights!

Global Issues Technology

With this lesson, students master vocabulary and engage in dynamic discussions on AI and copyright. Students also work with authentic headlines, and enhance listening and interpretation skills with a news video.

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min
Loading

Design engineering

Technology

Dive into the world of creative problem-solving while encouraging students to think about the real-world impact of design engineering. This lesson explores the possibilities of innovative thinking in an engaging way.

C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Flipped Lesson 60 min
Loading

Web design trends

General Technology

This practical but creative lesson about web design allows students to learn and practise design terms as well as more sophisticated language. Students watch a video, discuss web design trends and describe modern websites and applications.

Show more lessons

Questions

Title separator

Is there a minimum subscription period if I choose a monthly subscription?

No, there's no minimum required number of subscription months. You can cancel any time you want. Basically, you can sign up and then cancel your subscription the next day, which will mean you have access for 1 month and won't be charged again.

What currencies can I pay in for my subscription?

Our default currency is USD (American dollar), but you can also pay in EUR (euro), GBP (British pound sterling) or PLN (Polish zloty). You can change the currency you want to pay in at the Pricing page before selecting a subscription plan.

How can I edit an e-lesson plan?

You can get your own editable copy of an e-lesson plan and make changes to it. To do so, either (1) make a copy of it on your Google Drive (preferable method) or (2) download it in a Powerpoint format (but formatting might be a bit off so we can’t guarantee that it will work well).
Read more FAQ
Title separator

ESL Brains

Forgot password?
or continue with