The Future of Medicine
A2
Lesson One
Learning Objectives:
NURSE-
WHAT DOES THIS PERSON DO?
WHAT SORT OF PERSONALITY DO THEY NEED TO DO THIS JOB?
CAN THEY BE MALE OR FEMALE?
(10 mins)
Who is this?
Why is she famous?
Find 3 facts about her then share with the whole class.
Look at both pictures -
what differences can you see?
1853
2024
(15 mins)
Would you rather be a nurse or a doctor?
Why?
What do you think are the differences?
1.
2.
3.
NURSE
DOCTOR
1.
2.
3.
(10 mins)
PLASTER
BANDAGE
CRUTCHES
WHEELCHAIR
Match the words to the pictures:
Matching Exercise -
PLASTER
INJECTION
(5 mins)
FUTURE
CURE
New machines or ways of doing something.
A machine that can do tasks.
A substance used to treat diseases.
The time that is coming.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Can you put each word into a sentence?
Definitions-
MEDICINE
ROBOT
TECHNOLOGY
DOCTOR
DISEASE
VACCINE
A substance that prevents diseases.
A person who helps sick people.
A treatment that makes a sick person healthy again.
An illness that affects people or animals.
(10 mins)
FUTURE
CURE
New machines or ways of doing something.
A machine that can do tasks.
A substance used to treat diseases.
The time that is coming.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Can you put each word into a sentence?
Definitions-
MEDICINE
ROBOT
TECHNOLOGY
DOCTOR
DISEASE
VACCINE
A substance that prevents diseases.
A person who helps sick people.
A treatment that makes a sick person healthy again.
An illness that affects people or animals.
Answers
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR
PRONUNCIATION
Any other questions?
(10 mins)
Discuss the following:
Lesson Two.
(10 mins)
IN THE FUTURE, MEDICINE WILL BE VERY DIFFERENT.
ROBOTS WILL HELP DOCTORS IN HOSPITALS.
THESE ROBOTS CAN DO SIMPLE JOBS LIKE GIVING MEDICINE TO PATIENTS.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES WILL HELP DOCTORS FIND DISEASES FASTER.
SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING ON NEW CURES AND VACCINES TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIVES.
WE MAY EVEN HAVE MEDICINE THAT CAN STOP DISEASES BEFORE THEY START.
THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE IS VERY EXCITING!
Reading Task - read the text then answer the questions on the next page.
(5 mins)
Read the questions, discuss with a partner then feedback to the class.
2. WHAT ARE SCIENTISTS WORKING ON?
3. WHY IS THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE EXCITING?
(10 mins)
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ROBOTS IN HOSPITALS?
WHY/WHY NOT?
WHAT KIND OF NEW TECHNOLOGY WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN MEDICINE?
In pairs, discuss these questions...
Try to use any new vocabulary in your discussions.
(15 mins)
ONE DAY WE WILL HAVE NEW CURES FOR DISEASES IF....
Writing Activity
Write 3 sentences about the future of medicine using some of your new vocabulary, for example....
IN THE FUTURE, A ROBOT MIGHT HELP DOCTORS IN THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE....
NEW TECHNOLOGIES COULD BE USED BY....
(10 mins)
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR
PRONUNCIATION
Any other questions?
(10 mins)
Lesson Three-
The Future of Medicine
Watch the video and discuss
...
Make a list of any new vocabulary
...
(10 mins)
Project Presentation
Create a presentation to demonstrate what you think could be a medical innovation in the future.
(40 mins)
FEEDBACK
VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR
PRONUNCIATION
Any other questions?
(10 mins)