In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a short informational video about the science and cultural impact of the summer solstice. It includes discussion questions, conversation, and other activities about summer, science, and the summer solstice. Students learn some important vocabulary words from the video. The grammar activity features the usage of the definite article "the". There are additional speaking tasks, as well as a quiz and review section with a bonus activity.

The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, officially kicks off the summer season. Here's how a bright day has set the stage for some dark narratives.