Life on other planets

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