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

Two learners reading a text on a screen together in class

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/ Level

Aged 13-17 and Adult (CEFR A2/ B1+)

Timing

110 mins. This could be done over two lessons.

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify the main pupose and key points of a text about space exploration
  • Develop vocabulary on the topic of astronomy and space exploration
  • Practise communication and discussion skills

Materials 

  • Lesson plan
  • Presentation
  • A2 Reading text
  • B1 Reading text
  • Discussion language worksheet

 

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Comments

Submitted by Faty14 on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 23:27

Anybody else having problems with the Presentation download? I've changed the settings in my computer so I could download it with no problems but it seems I cannot open the file. I don't know if the file is damaged or if it's my device.

Hi Faty14

Thanks for your message. I've uploaded the presentation as a PDF now (above), so if you click on that, the presentation should open in your browser. Please let me know if you are still having problems. 

Hope you and your learners enjoy the lesson!

Cath

TeachingEnglish team

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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