Discussion Questions
Space
Student A
- Have you ever looked into space with a telescope?
- Would you like to work for a space company like SpaceX?
- What is your favorite space movie or TV show?
- Do you think we get visited by aliens on earth? If yes, how often?
- Things we see in sci-fi movies seem to come true many years later. What have you seen that you hope comes true one day?
- Can you see many stars in the sky from where you live?
- Do you think it is fun to “float” if there is no gravity(like in space)?
- Do you think it is fun to eat in space with your food floating in the air?
- How would you feel if you couldn’t take a shower for a few months? There is not enough water in space, so you can only wipe yourself with a wet cloth.
Student B
- Space tourism has just begun. How would you feel if you won a trip to space?
- What is the most interesting thing you know about space?
- Do you believe in life on other planets?
- Would you like to be abducted by aliens? (Taken away by aliens)
- Would you like to be part of a new colony on another planet, like Mars for example?
- How would you feel if you knew you couldn’t come back from Mars?
- Would you like to walk your dog if there is no gravity?
- Do you think it is easy to drink something in space if there is no gravity?
- There are no dishes to wash in space (because there is not enough water), so everything is crushed and thrown away. Do you like this idea?
