Space Junk and Its Dangers
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Space Junk and Its Dangers

This ESL lesson plan delves into the issue of space junk in a 60-minute group lesson for B2-C1 learners. Students will explore the impact of orbital debris on space missions through listening and writing exercises, discussing key vocabulary, and summarizing findings. This lesson emphasizes understanding complex topics, encourages critical thinking on space-related environmental issues, and hones skills in discussing and writing about technical subjects in a group setting.

Skills

  • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Share your opinion on the following questions.

1
What do you find most fascinating about space and the universe?
2
Why do you think people are so interested in learning about space?
3
Where do you think space junk comes from?
4
How do you think space junk affects space missions?
2

Match these words to their definitions.

3

Watch a video about space junk and choose the correct summary for it.

4

Watch the video again and answer the questions. Check your answers with a partner.

5

Write a social media post.

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