Social Issues Lesson Plans
For your heavy hitters. This is where you find the big, complex debates for your ESL students. We provide the structure and the academic vocabulary needed to discuss current events and tough social issues without the whole thing turning into chaos. Prep for a seriously intense class!
How to Stop Buying Stuff
Master consumer behavior vocabulary and smart spending strategies in this practical B2 lesson on avoiding impulse purchases and managing budgets effectively.
Neuroscience of Giving
Discover the brain science behind charitable giving in this C1 lesson. Watch videos, debate ethics, and present causes that inspire generosity and action.
Recessions Actually Make People Live Longer
Challenge assumptions about prosperity in this C1 lesson on recessions and longevity. Read research on economic downturns and health outcomes.
Self-Defense Principles
Examine self-defense ethics with C1 students through case analysis, legal vocabulary, and debate. Explore proportional force and responsibility.
The Tragedy of Good Luck
Explore life's unpredictability in this C1 lesson featuring the story of how a lost dog saved a man's life with philosophical discussions and storytelling.
Luxury Fashion is for Broke People
Advanced C1 ESL lesson on luxury fashion consumption, status symbols, and income inequality through article analysis and discussion.
Singapore’s Housing Success
Explore Singapore's housing success story in this B2 upper-intermediate lesson featuring video analysis, urban planning vocabulary, and housing policy discussion.
Gen Z & Boomers Vs. Online Scams
Explore Gen Z and online scams with this C1 lesson. Students analyze cybersecurity through articles, vocabulary, and scam role-plays.
Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories
Explore hilarious conspiracy theories in this C1 advanced ESL lesson with vocabulary, debates, and critical thinking activities for engaging discussions.
The Future of Coffee
B2 video lesson exploring climate change impacts on coffee. Includes vocabulary, debates, and discussion for upper-intermediate ESL students.
How Consumerism Ruins Our Planet and Finances
C1 ESL lesson on consumerism's environmental and financial impact. Explore advanced vocabulary, analyze spending habits, and debate sustainability.