Exploring the Moon's Impact on Earth
ESL Lesson PlansExploring the Moon's Impact on Earth

Exploring the Moon's Impact on Earth

This ESL lesson plan introduces B1-B2 level students to the Moon's influence on Earth, in a 60-minute group setting. Through interactive reading and speaking tasks, students will explore how the Moon affects tides, day length, and animal behavior. The lesson includes vocabulary exercises, discussion prompts, and a folklore story to encourage a deeper understanding of the Moon’s role in nature and culture.

Skills

  • Can understand straightforward, factual texts on subjects relating to their interests or studies.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Discuss your thoughts on these questions with a partner.

1
How do you think the moon affects our daily lives, even if we don't notice it?
2
What are some myths or stories you have heard about the Moon?
3
Do you believe that exploring the Moon is important for scientific advancement? Why or why not?
2

Match these words to their definitions.

3

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words from the previous exercise.

4

Read the text again and pick the right answer for the questions. Check your answers with a partner.

5

Discuss in pairs and share your conclusions.

6

Let's play broken telephone!

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