Space facts
Cambridge Primary English Grade 2 · Unit 9: Space · Lesson 26 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Ordinal numbers · Opposites
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Lesson idea
We read ten facts about space, and we learn ordinal numbers, opposites and facts about astronauts and planets.
Lesson vocabulary: telescope: a tool for seeing far things · Solar System: the Sun and its planets · astronaut: a person who travels in space · silent: with no sound · sunset: when the Sun goes down · giant: very big · powerful: very strong
Key points
- Ordinal numbers tell us the order: first, second, third, tenth.
- Many describing words have opposites, such as silent and noisy.
- Facts are things that are true.
Lesson questions (15)
- Why can't we hear anything in space?
Answer: Sounds can't travel there - How can we see Neptune?
Answer: With a powerful telescope - Who was the first person on the Moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong - How many planets go around the Sun?
Answer: Eight - Which planet is third from the Sun?
Answer: Earth - How long does the Earth take to spin around?
Answer: 24 hours - Who was Laika?
Answer: A dog in space - How many moons has Jupiter got?
Answer: About 79 - Where does our heat and light come from?
Answer: The Sun - Who was the first woman in space?
Answer: Valentina Tereshkova - What colour are sunsets on Mars?
Answer: Blue - Which word is the opposite of dark?
Answer: light - Which word is the opposite of powerful?
Answer: weak - Complete: Neptune is the ___ planet from the Sun.
Answer: eighth - Complete: Ganymede is the ___ moon from Jupiter.
Answer: seventh
About this lesson
“Space facts” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 2 (Unit 9: Space) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Why can't we hear anything in space?” and “How can we see Neptune?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What are ordinal numbers?
first, second, third ... tenth.
What are the opposites of adjectives?
silent → noisy, hot → cold, big → small.
What is a fact?
Something true that can be checked: There are eight planets.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.