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“Space Exploration” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Basics of Space Exploration

1. What is space exploration?
2. Why do you think humans explore space?
3. What do you think is the most important discovery in space exploration?
4. Who was the first person to go to space?
5. What do you think astronauts do in space?

II. Space Missions

6. What is your favorite space mission?
7. How do you think space missions are planned?
8. What do you think is the biggest challenge for space missions?
9. Do you know any famous space missions?
10. What do you think is the future of space missions?

III. Life on Other Planets

11. Do you think there is life on other planets?
12. What kind of life do you think we might find?
13. How do scientists search for life on other planets?
14. What planet do you think is most likely to have life?
15. How would we know if we found life on another planet?

IV. Technology in Space Exploration

16. What technology do you think is important for space exploration?
17. How do you think technology has changed space exploration?
18. What is a rover, and what does it do?
19. How do astronauts communicate with Earth?
20. What is your opinion on using robots for space exploration?

V. The Moon and Mars

21. Why do you think the Moon is important for space exploration?
22. What do you think about the idea of living on Mars?
23. What challenges would humans face living on Mars?
24. Do you think we will send people to Mars in the future?
25. What would you want to do if you visited the Moon or Mars?

VI. The Role of International Cooperation

26. Why is international cooperation important in space exploration?
27. Can you name any countries that work together in space exploration?
28. How do you think international cooperation helps solve problems in space?
29. What are some benefits of sharing knowledge in space exploration?
30. How can countries work together to explore other planets?

VII. The Future of Space Exploration

31. What do you think will be the next big step in space exploration?
32. How do you think space tourism will change in the future?
33. Do you think humans will colonize other planets?
34. What technologies do you think will be developed for space exploration?
35. How do you think space exploration will affect life on Earth?

VIII. Space and Education

36. How can schools teach students about space exploration?
37. Do you think learning about space is important for children?
38. What activities could help students learn about space?
39. How can technology help in teaching about space?
40. What role do you think scientists should play in education about space?

IX. Space Exploration and the Environment

41. How does space exploration affect the environment on Earth?
42. What are the environmental impacts of launching rockets?
43. Can space exploration help us solve environmental problems on Earth?
44. How can we make space exploration more sustainable?
45. What lessons can we learn from space exploration to protect our planet?

X. Personal Thoughts on Space Exploration

46. Would you like to be an astronaut? Why or why not?
47. What do you find most exciting about space exploration?
48. How do you feel about the cost of space exploration?
49. What would you want to see if you could go to space?
50. How has your view of space exploration changed over time?

XI. Space Exploration and Science Fiction

51. What is your favorite science fiction movie about space?
52. How do you think science fiction influences real space exploration?
53. Can you think of any inventions from science fiction that are now real?
54. How does reading about space in books make you feel?
55. What do you think about the future of space in stories?

XII. The Importance of Space Exploration

56. Why do you think space exploration is important for humanity?
57. How can space exploration inspire future generations?
58. What role does space exploration play in scientific discovery?
59. How can we encourage more people to learn about space exploration?
60. What do you hope to see in the future of space exploration?
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