Giáo án Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 (Global Success) - Unit 7: Environmental Protection

 UNIT 7: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
 Lesson 1: Getting started – At the Go Green Club
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
 1. Knowledge
 - Gain an overview about the topic Environmental protection
 - Gain vocabulary to talk about Environmental protection
 2. Competences
 - Develop communication skills and creativity
 - Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
 - Actively join in class activities
 3. Personal qualities
 - Understand the importance of and be responsible for protecting the environment
II. MATERIALS 
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 7, Getting started
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
Language analysis 
 Vietnamese 
 Form Pronunciation Meaning
 equivalent 
1. habitat (n) /ˈhỉbɪtỉt/ the natural home or mơi trường sống
 environment of an animal, 
 plant, or other organism
2. endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd a species of animal or plant lồi động, thực
 species (n) ˈspiːʃiːz/ that is seriously at risk of vật cĩ nguy cơ bị
 extinction tuyệt chủng
3. carbon footprint /ˌkɑːbən a measure of the amount of dấu chân các bon
 (n) ˈfʊtprɪnt/ carbon dioxide and other 
 carbon compounds emitted 
 due to the consumption of 
 fossil fuels by a particular 
 person, group, etc
4. release (v) /rɪˈliːs/ allow or enable to escape thải ra, làm thốt ra
 from confinement; set free
5. single-use (adj) /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs/ designed to be used once and để dùng một lần
 then disposed of or destroyed
Assumption
 Anticipated difficulties Solutions
 Trang 1 - To help Ss further understand the text.
 b. Content:
 - Task 1: Listen and read.
 - Task 2: Read the conversation again and match the two halves in the two columns.
 - Task 3: Complete each sentence with one word or phrase from the box.
 - Task 4: Write a phrase from the box under each picture.
 c. Expected outcomes:
 - Students understand the conversation and know the vocabulary related to the topic. 
 d. Organisation
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 1: Listen and read. (7 mins)
- Have Ss individually read the conversation and listen to the recording twice.
If Ss find it difficult to pronounce some words, let them practise in pairs and the 
teacher walks around the class to help and correct if needed. 
- Tell them to practise in pairs before practising in front of the class. 
Task 2: Read the conversation again and match the two halves in the two columns. (5 mins)
- Have Ss individually read the conversation again and match the two halves in Answer key:
the two columns. 1. c 
If Ss find it difficult to do the task, ask them to read the conversation again and 2. d 
find the information in it. 3. e 
- Tell them to compare their answers in pairs before sharing them with the class. 4. a 
Ask them to give evidence to support their answers. 5. b
- Check their answers and explain if necessary. 
Task 3: Complete each sentence with one word or phrase from the box. (5 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the sentences and find the words and phrases from the Answer key:
box to fill in the gaps. 1. Pollution 
- Have Ss share answers before discussing it as a class. Write the correct 2. reduce 
answers on the board. Then, call on some Ss to read the sentences 3. single-use 
- Check the answers as a class. 4. Carbon footprint 
 5. environment programme
Task 4: Write a phrase from the box under each picture. (5 mins)
- Have Ss work in pairs. Ask them to look at the pictures carefully and study the Answer key:
words and phrases. Then Ss write suitable words or phrases under the right 1. 3Rs 
pictures. 2. water pollution 
- Have Ss read each word or phrase in the chorus. Check and correct their 3. endangered species 
pronunciation. 4. plastic rubbish 
- For more able Ss, let them make sentences with these words and phrases. 5. single-use products
- Teacher checks the answers as a class and gives feedback.
 e. Assessment
 - Teacher corrects the students as a whole class. 
 4. ACTIVITY 3: FURTHER PRACTICE (6 mins)
 a. Objectives: 
 - To help Ss revise and learn about some environmental problems and environmental 
 protection 
 b. Content:
 - Task 5: Do the Environment Quiz. 
 c. Expected outcomes:
 - Students’ conversations 
 d. Organisation
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 5: Environment Quiz (6 mins) 
- Ss work individually or in pairs. Answer key: 
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 Lesson 2: A closer look 1
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
 1. Knowledge
 - Vocabulary: Gain the lexical items related to Environmental Protection
 - Pronunciation: Correctly pronounce words that contain the sounds: /bl/ and /kl/
 2. Competences
 - Develop communication skills and creativity
 - Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
 - Actively join in class activities
 3. Personal qualities
 - Be aware of environmental protection. 
II. MATERIALS 
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 7, A closer look 1
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
Language analysis 
 Vietnamese 
 Form Pronunciation Meaning
 equivalent 
1. ecosystem (n) /ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/ a biological community of hệ sinh thái
 interacting organisms and their 
 physical environment
2. marine life (n) / məˈriːn laɪf/ all living things that are found in sinh vật biển
 the sea
3. absorb (v) /əbˈzɔːb/ take in or soak up (energy or a thẩm thấu
 liquid or other substance) by 
 chemical or physical action
4. harmful substance /ˈhɑːmfl any substance which is liable to tác nhân gây hại
 (n) ˈsʌbstəns/ create hazards to human health, 
 harm living resources and 
 marine life, damage amenities, 
 or interfere with other legitimate 
 uses of the sea
5. extinction (n) / ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/ a situation in which a plant, an sự tuyệt chủng
 animal, a way of life, etc. stops 
 existing
Assumption
 Anticipated difficulties Solutions
 Trang 5 Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher asks students to guess the meaning of the words by giving New words:
definitions/photos. 1. ecosystem (n) 
- Teacher checks the students' understanding by the Rub out and Remember 2. marine life (n) 
technique. 3. absorb (v) 
 4. harmful substances (n) 
 5. extinction (n)
Task 1: Label each picture with a phrase from the list. (6 mins)
- Teacher Ss to look at the pictures. Answer key:
- Let Ss work in pairs. Teacher tells them to name the activities, then label the 1. picking up rubbish 
pictures using the phrases given, then check their answers as a class. 2. protecting endangered species
- Have Ss read the phrases aloud. Correct their pronunciation if necessary. 3. cutting down trees
- Tell Ss to tick the activities that help protect the environment. 4. saving water
 5. building a campfire
 Tick: 1, 2, 4
Task 2: Match each word or phrase in column A with its meaning in column B. (6 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss to read the words / phrases in column A and their meaning Answer key:
in column B carefully. 1. c 
- Tell them to work in pairs or small groups and match each word or phrase 2. a 
with its meaning. 3. e 
- T goes around and gives assistance if necessary and checks their answers. 4. b 
- Confirm the correct answers 5. d
Task 3: Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box. (6 mins)
- Ss read the sentences carefully and look for clues so that they can choose the Answer key:
correct words /phrases to complete the sentences. 1. endangered species 
- Teacher asks one student to write the answers on the board. Confirm the 2. habitat 
correct answers. 3. carbon dioxide
- Call on some Ss to read the sentences. 4. Cutting down trees 
 5. ecosystem
 e. Assessment
 - Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback. 
 - Teacher corrects the students as a whole class. 
 3. ACTIVITY 2: PRONUNCIATION (10 mins)
 a. Objectives: 
 - To help Ss pronounce the sounds /bl/ and /kl/ correctly;
 - To help Ss differentiate the sounds /bl/ and /kl/.
 b. Content:
 - Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /bl/ and /kl/.
 - Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with /bl/ and circle the words 
 with /kl/.
 c. Expected outcomes:
 - Students can pronounce the two sounds in words and sentences.
 d. Organisation
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /bl/ and /kl/. (4 mins)
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