6A article 1 space tourism

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• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Welcome

discussing article 1 "space tourism"

Space tourism

Should we focus on exploring space for science?

Yes

No

Should we focus on exploring space for tourism?

yes

no

Should we spend money on exploring space or on the climate crisis?

space exploration

climate crisis

Read through the article 

And discuss in pairs what it is about. Make sure you understand what is said and meant in the article. In 10 minutes you need to answer some questions about the content.

Ask about any unfamiliar vocabulary!

Why is William Shatner making history?

1. oldest person in space
2. first tourist in space
3. first actor in space
4. first person launched by Bezos' company

Why is Prince William against "space tourism" ?

1. it is too expensive and paid for by the people
2. It is too early to see positive reasons
3. it is a waste of resources and intelligence
4. it is too exclusive and unfair

What is climate anxiety?

1. people are afriad of new , climate saving, regulations
2. people are afraid of the future due to climate concerns
3. people are afraid of nature taking over

Why is Prince William talking about both his son and his father? What is his message?

In pairs

Create a summary of this article. Be prepared to read it allowed

Ask about any unfamiliar vocabulary!

Discuss the folowing questions

1.   How do you feel about space tourism? 

2. Would you like to visit space as a tourist one day?

3. Do you feel it is a waste of resources? why (not)?

4. Would you rather have Bezos and Musk spend money on the environment?

5. Why do you think they rather explore space tourism than the environment?

space tourism

climate crisis