Useless machines builder

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – Build mechanics vocabulary including terms like “force,” “mass,” and “chain reaction” through video activities about Rube Goldberg machines in this intermediate lesson.
• – Master “had better” and “it’s time” structures through grammar instruction and practice activities that show proper usage.
• – Improve speaking and comprehension skills by describing pictures of applied force, watching videos about machine building, and completing activities about simple machines.

In this Intermediate lesson plan, the student will learn the vocabulary related to the basics of mechanics. They will also get to learn about and practice the structures had better and it’s time.

Warm-up

The student tries to describe the pictures showing applying force. Then, they answer some basic questions about mechanics.

Video: Professional useless machine builder

Before watching a video, the student learns new vocabulary (force, mass, chain reaction, etc.) through a matching activity.

They watch a video about a man who builds Rube Goldberg machines. Then, they complete the video comprehension activities and apply their knowledge of simple machines in activities based on pictures of different machines.

Grammar: had better and it’s time

The student learns about the proper usage of had better and it’s time and gets to practice using them in various grammar activities.

The lesson ends with a brief review.