Do You Speak Space? – Dwarf Planets

Do You Speak Space? Dwarf Planets: Small Worlds, Big Stories!
Explore Pluto, Ceres, Eris and the mysterious worlds beyond Neptune!
Take your students on an unforgettable journey to the outer Solar System! In this engaging A2/A2+ CLIL (EMILE) resource, learners discover the fascinating world of dwarf planets, the Kuiper Belt, and the mysteries that lie beyond Neptune through reading, science, debate, creative writing and hands-on STEM activities.
Perfect for upper primary and lower secondary students, this resource develops both scientific knowledge and English language skills in a fun, accessible way.
What’s Included?
Introduction to dwarf planets
Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?
The Kuiper Belt explained
Full fact posters for:
Ceres
Pluto
Haumea
Makemake
Eris
Historian Corner: Who discovered the dwarf planets?
STEM Challenge
Creative Writing Challenge
New Horizons Mission
The Search for Planet Nine
Could There Be Hundreds of Dwarf Planets?
What Is Beyond the Kuiper Belt?
Reading comprehension
True or False
Multiple Choice
Vocabulary Match
Complete Answer Key
Skills Developed
Reading comprehension
Scientific vocabulary
Critical thinking
Speaking and debating
Creative writing
STEM investigation
General knowledge about astronomy
Perfect For
ESL / EFL
CLIL / EMILE
Science lessons
Space units
Astronomy projects
Fast finishers
Independent learning
Substitute teacher activities
This resource is part of the Do You Speak Space? series and is designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible through engaging, student-friendly activities that inspire curiosity about our amazing Solar System.