This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers at level A2/B1 and above explores the theme of space exploration. Students will learn more about the topic and have a chance to discuss ideas.

Introduction

This lesson looks at recent developments in the search for habitable planets and opens up the topic of the possibility of life on other planets.

Topic

Space exploration to find habitable planets

Age

Teenage/adult

Level

A2/B1

Timing

60-90 mins

Aims:

  • To help students understand a text about space exploration
  • To develop students' vocabulary on the topic of astronomy and space exploration
  • To develop students' communication and discussion skills

Materials 

Lesson plan: guide for teacher on procedure.

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Worksheets: can be printed out for use in class.

  • worksheet - seven tasks

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By Sally Trowbridge

The plans and worksheets are downloadable and in MS Word format - right click on the attachment below and save it on your computer.

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Comments

Submitted by Nandini Samant on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 12:13

May i bring it to your attention that it's the KEPLER
mission and not Kelper!

Submitted by Cath McLellan on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:57

In reply to by Nandini Samant

Hello Nandini

Thank you for bringing that error to our attention! It has now been corrected. 

Hope you enjoy the lesson,

Best wishes,

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

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