Artemis II Moon Mission

Lesson overview

Bring the excitement of NASA’s return to the moon into your ESL classroom with this Artemis II lesson. Your students will explore the upcoming mission that’s sending astronauts around the moon for the first time in over 50 years. The lesson covers how people can buy tickets to watch the historic launch, what happens if weather or technical issues cause delays, and why this mission matters for space exploration. These news articles for students work for two proficiency levels and include vocabulary, discussion questions, and speaking activities that help learners engage with real-world news in English.