Warm-Up Discussion (10–15 mins)

Prompts (Pair or Small Groups):

• What’s the most unusual food you’ve ever tried?
• How do you think food will change in the next 50 years?
• Would you eat insects or lab-grown meat if it were normal in your country?

Follow-up Prompt:

Would you change your diet to help the planet? Why or why not?

Vocabulary Focus (15 mins)

Introduce the following key terms. Students match them to definitions and discuss examples:

• Sustainability
• Food security
• Biotechnology
• Genetic modification (GM)
• Vertical farming
• Carbon footprint
• Alternative protein
• Agri-tech
• Regenerative agriculture

Activity: Vocabulary Match & Group Discussion
Ask:

• Which of these concepts are familiar in your country?
• Which ones sound promising or worrying?

Reading Task (20–25 mins)

Title: “Would You Eat a Lab-Grown Burger?”

While Reading Tasks:

• Underline any reasons given for or against lab-grown meat.
• Highlight words or expressions related to innovation or ethics.

Post-Reading Comprehension Questions:

1. What are the main benefits of lab-grown meat according to the article?
2. What are some ethical or environmental concerns mentioned?
3. How does the article use cautious language to present multiple views?
4. Would the author likely support eating lab-grown meat? Why or why not?

Speaking Task (25 mins)

Activity: Sustainable Restaurant Challenge

Instructions: In pairs or groups, design a futuristic sustainable restaurant. Include:

• A name and theme
• Menu items using eco-friendly ingredients (lab meat, insect protein, vertical farming, etc.)
• Sustainable practices (zero waste, solar-powered kitchen, local sourcing)

Visual Aid: Use a blank menu template or slides
Follow-Up: Groups present their restaurant to the class. Others ask follow-up questions.

• Optional Twist: Give each group a “customer profile” (vegan athlete, picky child, environmentally-conscious elder) they must cater to.

Language Focus (10 mins)

Useful Phrases for Expressing Opinion & Speculation:

• “It could be argued that…”
• “There’s growing concern about…”
• “Some experts claim…”
• “One possible outcome might be…”
• “While this might sound extreme, it’s worth considering…”

Mini Practice: Transform these blunt opinions into nuanced versions:

• “Lab meat is unnatural.” → “Some critics argue that lab-grown meat lacks authenticity.”
• “Insect food is disgusting.” → “For many, the idea of eating insects may feel culturally uncomfortable.”

Wrap-Up & Homework (5 mins)

Final Discussion Prompt:

• Has your opinion about future food changed after today’s lesson?