Artemis Mission Slides Language Lounge
LUNAR LINK
Exploring the Artemis II Mission through Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Artemis II
ESL 9-12
MISSION VOCABULARY
Actions
Launch: Start the journey.
Orbit: Circle a planet.
Deploy: Release for use.
Objects
Crew: The human team.
Capsule: Spacecraft home.
Splashdown: Ocean landing.
LISTENING: MISSION OVERVIEW
Embedded media
If the video is restricted by your school, use the backup search term:
Search: "Artemis II Mission Animated Overview"
Task
Watch carefully. Fill in Part 1 of your worksheet as you listen for key details.
Key Terms:
• "First crewed flight"
• "Orion spacecraft"
• "Lunar flyby"
READING: THE NEXT GIANT LEAP
Artemis II
The first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. Four astronauts will fly around the Moon to test deep space systems.
Future Impact
Success leads to Artemis III: landing the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
Reading Check
Identify the "Cause and Effect" relationships for your Impact Map worksheet.
SPEAKING: PRESS CONFERENCE
The Roles
1 The Journalist
2 The Astronaut
Helpful Frames
"How do you feel about...?"
"What is the most important...?"
"The challenge will be..."
Pair Work: Interview Activity
Space Steps Worksheet Space Steps
Listening & Vocabulary • Artemis II
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Vocabulary Word Bank
Launch: Starting the journey flight
Orbit: A circular path in space
Crew: The human team of astronauts
Trajectory: The flight path of the rocket
Capsule: Astronaut living and work area
Splashdown: Landing in the ocean
1. Listening Cloze
Video: youtu.be/UscfSC63o_I
Use the "Lunar Leap" reading passage or the mission video to help you.
1. The Artemis II mission will be the first mission to the Moon in half a century.
2. After a powerful from Florida, the Orion spacecraft will enter space.
3. The consists of four individuals, including a commander and a pilot.
4. The spacecraft will follow a precise past the Moon.
5. At the end, the Orion will return to Earth for a safe .
2. Mission Steps
Number the steps in order (1-5).
The crew travels 10,300 km past the far side of the Moon.
Orion enters Earth's atmosphere at high speed.
The SLS rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center.
The spacecraft completes one full orbit of the Earth.
The capsule hits the water (splashdown) and is recovered.
Mission Impact Map Mission Impact
Cause & Effect Analysis
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Writing Word Bank
CONSEQUENTLY AS A RESULT THEREFORE LEADS TO PROVING GROUND DEEP SPACE
1. Cause and Effect Map
Cause (The Action)
NASA tests the Life Support Systems in the Orion capsule.
The crew travels past the Moon and back to Earth safely.
Scientists gather data about deep space radiation.
Effect (The Result)
2. Mission Reflection
Explain why one goal is important for future travel. Use 2 words from the bank.
Sentence Starters
• One goal of Artemis II is...
• This is critical because...
• If the crew succeeds, then...
• Consequently, this is a...
Lunar Press Cards Lunar Press Pass
Pair Roleplay Activity
Role: Journalist
Ask about feelings and mission goals.
• "What are you excited about?"
• "How did you prepare for this?"
• "What is the biggest challenge?"
Role: Astronaut
Answer using mission vocabulary correctly.
• "The capsule is safe and secure."
• "Our goal is to test systems."
• "This is the next giant leap."
Interview Script Draft
Journalist:
Astronaut:
Journalist:
Complete draft before practicing with your partner
Mission Control Guide Mission Control
Teacher Facilitation Guide & Answer Key
VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING
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Method 1: Search Link
Search YouTube for: "NASA Artemis II Mission Animated Overview"
Method 2: Manual Update
If you have a working link, click "Edit Material" on the slides and replace the 11-digit ID in the src attribute.
Lesson Flow
Time Activity Instructions 10m Vocab Preview Students use Word Bank on "Space Steps" worksheet. 15m Video Listening Watch mission overview; students sequence mission steps. 20m Reading/Writing Analyze "Mission Impact" Map; write summary paragraph. 15m Roleplay Pairs perform "Lunar Press Pass" interviews.
Master Answer Key
Space Steps
Cloze: 1. Crewed, 2. Launch, 3. Crew, 4. Trajectory, 5. Capsule/Splashdown.
Order: 3 (Lift-off), 4 (Orbit), 1 (Flyby), 2 (Atmosphere), 5 (Splashdown).
Impact Map
• Life Support: Safe habitation for future crews.
• Lunar Return: Verified re-entry from deep space.
• Radiation: Better shielding for Mars travel.
Lunar Leap Passage Lunar Leap
Mission Artemis II • Reading
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1. The Return to the Moon
NASA is preparing for a bold new mission called Artemis II . This will be the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. Four astronauts will climb into the Orion capsule and launch from Florida on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
2. The 10-Day Journey
The crew will not land on the Moon yet. They will follow a trajectory that travels 10,300 kilometers past the far side of the Moon. During this 10-day trip, they will test systems to ensure humans can survive in deep space before returning for a safe splashdown .
3. A Proving Ground
This mission is a "proving ground." Success clears the way for Artemis III, which will land the first woman and person of color on the Moon. NASA’s goal is a sustainable lunar base and eventually sending humans to Mars.
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Comprehension Check
1. What is the main difference between Artemis II and Artemis III?
2. Why does the text call this mission a "proving ground"?
3. What is NASA's ultimate goal after the Moon missions?
Vocabulary Guide
• Crewed: Having a human team.
• Launch: Send rocket to space.
• Trajectory: Specific path of flight.
• Deep Space: Far from Earth's orbit.
• Splashdown: Landing in water.
• Sustainable: Able to last long.
