Animal intelligence: Do animals think?

ESL news-based lesson plan

Lesson Overview

ESL lesson that looks at the topic of intelligence in animals. Students will look at how scientists study animal cognition and how they measure animal intelligence. 

It focus on practicing key skills related to reading, speaking, collaboration and critical thinking.  You will need at least 90 minutes to complete this lesson, if used as a flipped ESL lesson. However, lesson can run up to 3 hours ( consider two  90-minute lessons or for university teachers adjust as needed).

While targeting intermediate and upper-intermediate language learners of English, it is highly adaptable as it have been purposely designed to faciliate mixed-levelled classes. This includes in a tertiary institution such as a university or within a professional environment, targeting professionals.

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