This lesson plan for Space Junk: Could It Trap Us on Earth Forever? is designed to help parents and carers explore this important space science topic with their learners. It provides a complete structure for discovering how space junk builds up, what the Kessler Syndrome is, and how new satellite projects like Starlink and Project Kuiper are making Earth’s orbit busier than ever.

The lesson plan includes clear objectives, discussions, fun activities, deeper thinking tasks, and creative projects suitable for a variety of ages and abilities. Parents will find it easy to follow and flexible enough to adapt to different learning styles. Whether you want to explore space science as a one-off lesson or as part of a wider project on space, this plan will help you make the most of learning at home.