'Orbital' — Lesson 10: Borders, Nationality and Human Unity

An editable VCE English and EAL lesson exploring borders, nationality and human unity in Samantha Harvey’s Orbital.

Students examine the multinational crew, analyse the apparent absence of national borders from orbit and classify examples of difference, division and connection. They consider whether space erases nationality before comparing competing visions of human unity.

The lesson supports a nuanced interpretation of unity by showing that shared humanity can connect people without completely removing cultural, national and personal differences.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow
• Editable student worksheet
• Detailed sample answers

This resource is Lesson 10 of the complete 14-lesson Orbital unit but can also be purchased and taught independently.

The novel is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or Faculty Licence — One Campus.