Space
Exploration
Vocabulary: space exploration, space station, satellite, astronaut, research, orbit, asteroid
Grammar: Relative clauses and pronouns
Short video: Is space exploration worth the money?
Discussions:
- What new discoveries in technology do you think there will be in the future?
- What are the benefits of and problems with space exploration?
- What excites you most about space exploration?
Debate: Governments should spend more money on space exploration instead of solving problems on Earth.
Getting to
know you!
What video games
have you played about space exploration?
Do you like films about space?
If so, what's your
favourite?
What do you know about space exploration?
How do you think
living in space is different from living on Earth?
If you could travel
to any planet, where would you
go and why?
What would you do in your free time if you were an astronaut?
Question 1
Question 2
Question 4
Question 6
Question 5
Question 3
Introduce yourself!
Then, choose
a question to ask
a classmate.
The study of outer space through the use of various technologies, including spacecraft, satellites, telescopes and other tools.
space exploration
astronaut
planets
space exploration
What's the
word?
A large spacecraft that stays in space where astronauts live and work for long periods of time.
the moon
space station
telescope
space station
What's the
word?
A device or spacecraft that orbits Earth or another planet, often for communication or observation.
space capsule
machine
satellite
satellite
What's the
word?
A person trained to travel
into space and work on space missions.
astronomer
astronaut
space scientist
astronaut
What's the
word?
Studying or investigating
something to learn new
information or discover new
things.
report
scientist
research
research
What's the
word?
To move around a planet
or star in a curved path.
fly
orbit
float
orbit
What's the
word?
A small, rocky object that orbits
the Sun, mostly found in the area between Mars and Jupiter.
asteroid
planet
star
asteroid
What's the
word?
Fill in the
gaps with:
that, who or where.
Space exploration is something that
we do when we send spacecraft and satellites into space.
A space station is the place where astronauts live and work while orbiting Earth.
A satellite is an object that orbits Earth and collects data.
An astronaut is someone who trains
for many years to work in space.
An asteroid is an object that orbits the Sun and occasionally passes by close
to Earth.
The Earth is the planet where we live.
washing machines
self-driving cars
3D printing
VR headsets
smartphones and smartwatches
TVs
Did space exploration lead to the development of these products?
Yes!
No way!
Not sure...
What new discoveries in technology do you think there will be in the future?
Watch this!
Space research directly impacts earthly problems.
As we humans apply ourselves to the challenges of exploring space, we make discoveries that can help
the whole world.
Figuring out how we might grow food on Mars can help
us grow food in extreme conditions here on Earth, which could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Medical research on the International Space Station
helps us understand the human body in new ways, helping save lives and improve the quality of life for
all of us.
And, of course, all the social and environmental progress in the world won't help us if an asteroid impacts the Earth.
We have to explore space to find and study asteroids
and comets to make sure we can defend our planet
if an object ever heads our way.
discoveries = new things
or information that are found
out for the first time
extreme conditions =very
harsh or difficult situations,
like very hot or cold temperatures
impacts = effects or changes
caused by something
medical = health or the treatment of illnesses
mitigate = make easier
impacts = hits
discoveries
extreme conditions
mitigate
impacts
Medical
impacts
Other than new products, what are some other benefits of space exploration?
What excites you the most about space exploration?
What might be some problems with space exploration?
Let's discuss!
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Special clothing that astronauts wear
in space. It protects them from the extreme conditions of space.
A vehicle designed to travel into outer space.
A scientist who studies stars and planets and uses a telescope.
The natural satellite orbiting the Earth.
It is visible in the night sky.
A red planet where astronauts hope to find signs of life.
A force that is weak in space, making astronauts feel weightless.
What / who
is it?
Yes!
No!
Governments should spend more money on space exploration instead of solving problems on Earth.
Governments should spend more money on space exploration instead of solving problems on Earth.
Yes!
No!
Governments should spend more money on space exploration instead of solving problems on Earth.
Governments should spend more money on space exploration instead of solving problems on Earth.
feeding everyone in the world
improve life on Earth
new resources, like metals
space
rubbish
climate change
If you went on a space mission, what three things would you take and why?
What would you miss the most if you went to space? What makes these people or things special to you?
And relax ...
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too easy
just right!
too difficult
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again next time!
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Space Exploration
By Kate Pearce
