ESL: English as a Second Language

This activity is an ice breaker to use on the first day of class to help students learn about one another and to help them begin to form a community of learners. Studies have shown that where community exists, persistence is less of a problem. This Web site lists 10 ice breakers for use in adult classes with complete step-by-step instructions. This activity highlights the People Bingo activity.

ESL: English as a Second Language

Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced

Use an end-of-class meeting classroom assessment technique in which you ask students what they learned, what they don’t understand or need more practice with, or a specific question to check students’ understanding of the lesson content. Quickly and easily (without account registration) create an online poll for brainstorming, voting, or exit tickets (used for formative assessment, student self analysis, instructional strategy feedback, and open communication with students).

ESL: English as a Second Language

Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced

Use the Web site's resources in a Citizenship class or as part preparation for/teaching of the EL Civics Government and History Unit.

ESL: English as a Second Language

Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced

In this activity, students learn the different types of mold, how it grows, and its effects on health. This site offers an array of environmental and science-based lesson plans, activities and ideas.

ESL: English as a Second Language

Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced

In this activity, students are introduced to the nutrition facts label through the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) interactive learning program "Make Your Calories Count." For simplicity, the program presents two nutrients that should be limited (saturated fat and sodium) and two nutrients that should be consumed in adequate amounts (fiber and calcium). Students learn, then apply the concepts in a fun and interactive way.

ESL: English as a Second Language

Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, Advanced