Theresa I May 26, 2023
Chock full of vitamins! In this lesson, students will discuss the various reasons people take vitamins and supplements. The lesson features a video that highlights the disadvantages and dangers of supplements. Students will learn and practice relevant vocabulary related to the topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets developed for both adult and teenage learners. Through interactive activities, students will explore the benefits and potential risks of vitamins and supplements, enhancing their understanding and critical thinking on the topics of nutrition and health.
Grammar: Students will explore mixed grammar structures, especially as they relate to discussing health-related topics like vitamins and supplements. They will practice forming sentences that give advice or express opinions on whether supplements are beneficial.
Listening: Students will watch a video where an expert shares facts and warnings about the supplement industry. They will listen for key statistics and identify examples of marketers preying on insecurities, as well as the unregulated nature of the supplement market.
Speaking: Students will engage in exercises simulating discussions between health professionals and individuals seeking advice on vitamins. They'll practice giving informed opinions on why certain supplements may or may not be necessary.
Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce and reinforce vocabulary associated with health and supplements, such as "boosters," "diet," "interact," "nutrition," "preventive," and "stimulate." Students will identify and use these terms in discussions about supplement marketing and health impacts.
Homework: Students will complete exercises that involve filling in blanks with the correct form of key vocabulary words, unscrambling terms related to the lesson, and answering true/false questions.
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