INTERACTIVE VIDEO LESSON

The Weirdest Stuff Orbiting Earth: Space Junk

Video lesson + interactive tasks about orbital debris, why it’s dangerous, and how we can clean it up.

Level: B1–B2 Format: instant check

Stage 1

GLOSSARY

Before watching, review the words that will help you understand the video.

orbital debris — broken pieces of satellites and rockets that orbit Earth
space junk — unwanted human-made objects left in space (old satellites, rocket parts, fragments)
orbit — the path an object follows around a planet
satellite — a machine sent into space to travel around Earth
collision — when two objects crash into each other
Kessler syndrome — a chain reaction where crashes create more debris, causing even more crashes
re-entry — returning into Earth’s atmosphere from space
atmosphere — the layer of gases around Earth
defunct — no longer working or operating
lasers — powerful beams of light that can be used to push or move objects

Stage 2

PREDICTION

Using the new words, choose the most likely topic of the video.

1) What will the video most likely explain?

How astronauts grow plants on the Moon What space junk is, why it’s dangerous, and how we might remove it How to build a private space hotel for tourists

Stage 3

FIRST WATCH — Listening for Gist

Watch the video once. Do not pause the video. Focus on the general idea.

1) Choose the best summary of the video.

The video explains how to launch satellites using reusable rockets. The video explains what space junk is, how it threatens satellites, and what solutions might reduce debris. The video teaches how to become an astronaut and train for spacewalks. The video compares different planets in the Solar System.