A Day in the Life of an Astronaut on the ISS
STEFANIA MANEA English (CLIL – integration with Science and Physics)
INDEX
Lesson objectives
Warm-up
Vocabulary-1
Reading comprehension
While-watching 1
While-watching 2
Vocabulary-2
Speaking
Writing
Answer key
Lesson objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand and describe an astronaut’s daily routine on the ISS.
- Use topic-specific vocabulary related to space life and work.
- Compare human routines on Earth and in space.
- Write a short creative journal using English in a scientific context.
1. Warm-up
Answer the questions:
- What do you think astronauts do every day?
- How do they live and work in space?
2. Vocabulary Matching Activity
Match each word on the left with its correct meaning on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition next to the word.
KEY
3. While-viewing:
Watch the video and write 3 things astronauts do daily.
Life aboard the International Space Station
Watch the video again and answer the questions:
4. Reading comprehension: “An Astronaut’s Day in Space
Read the extract from an article about an astronaut's day in space and answer the questions:1. What is the first thing astronauts do in the morning? 2. How long do they exercise every day? 3. What happens after lunch? 4. What do astronauts do before going to bed?
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/
5. Vocabulary: Matching Activity
Match each word on the left with its correct meaning on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition next to the word.
KEY
6. Speaking: Compare with your day
“How is your daily routine similar or different from an astronaut’s?” Use the following connectors: while, after, before, then, at the end of the day
7. Writing: Mini-journal “A Day in Space”
Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) starting with: “Today I woke up on the ISS. First, I checked my computer to see the day’s schedule…”
ANSWER KEY
2.1. C, 2. I, 3.L, 4, H, 5.B, 6. A, 7.G, 8. K, 9.J, 10. E, 11.F, 12. D 5. 1 → B
2 → D
3 → F
4 → A
5 → C
6 → E
7 → G
Thanks!
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A Day in the Life of an Astronaut on the ISS
STEFANIA MANEA English (CLIL – integration with Science and Physics)
INDEX
Lesson objectives
Warm-up
Vocabulary-1
Reading comprehension
While-watching 1
While-watching 2
Vocabulary-2
Speaking
Writing
Answer key
Lesson objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:- Understand and describe an astronaut’s daily routine on the ISS.
- Use topic-specific vocabulary related to space life and work.
- Compare human routines on Earth and in space.
- Write a short creative journal using English in a scientific context.
1. Warm-up
Answer the questions:
2. Vocabulary Matching Activity
Match each word on the left with its correct meaning on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition next to the word.
KEY
3. While-viewing:
Watch the video and write 3 things astronauts do daily.
Life aboard the International Space Station
Watch the video again and answer the questions:
4. Reading comprehension: “An Astronaut’s Day in Space
Read the extract from an article about an astronaut's day in space and answer the questions:1. What is the first thing astronauts do in the morning? 2. How long do they exercise every day? 3. What happens after lunch? 4. What do astronauts do before going to bed?
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/
5. Vocabulary: Matching Activity
Match each word on the left with its correct meaning on the right. Write the letter of the correct definition next to the word.
KEY
6. Speaking: Compare with your day
“How is your daily routine similar or different from an astronaut’s?” Use the following connectors: while, after, before, then, at the end of the day
7. Writing: Mini-journal “A Day in Space”
Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) starting with: “Today I woke up on the ISS. First, I checked my computer to see the day’s schedule…”
ANSWER KEY
2.1. C, 2. I, 3.L, 4, H, 5.B, 6. A, 7.G, 8. K, 9.J, 10. E, 11.F, 12. D 5. 1 → B 2 → D 3 → F 4 → A 5 → C 6 → E 7 → G
Thanks!