Activity 5: Go outside and look at the sky
We can see the stars and the moon.
What are these?
These are stars. (How many stars are in the universe?)
What is this?
This is a space ship/flying saucer/UFO (Have you ever seen a UFO?)
Activity 2: Watch Videos
We can see planets and rockets clearly.
What would you do if you could go to space?
→ If I could go to space, I would take pictures of Earth and explore the moon.
What is he?
He is an astronaut. (Would you like to be an astronaut some day? Why or why not?)
What is this?
This is a galaxy. (Do you know the name of the galaxy that we live in?)
What is this?
This is a satellite. (What do satellites do?)
What is the astronaut doing?
He's jumping. (Why do astronauts jump on the moon?)
What is this?
This is the moon. (Have you ever seen the moon during the day?)
What is this?
This is the sun. (Does the sun go around the earth?)
What is this?
This is a rocket ship. (Would you like to fly in a rocket some day? Why or why not?)
What is this?
This is an asteroid. (What do you think would happen if an asteroid hit the earth?)
Activity 1: Go to the museum
we can see real space models, rockets, and astronaut suits. It helps us understand what space looks like and how people explore it.
What is the astronaut wearing?
He is wearing a space suit. (Why do astronauts need to wear a spacesuit?)
Activity 3: Read books
they help us learn facts about space.
What are these?
These are planets. (How many planets are in our solar system?)
Activity 4: Draw pictures of planets
It help us to remember their names.
Which activity helps you learn about space best — reading, watching, or drawing? Why?
What is this?
This is a telescope. (Have you used a telescope before? If so, what was it like?)
Why do you think it’s important to study space?
→ I think it’s important to study space because we learn more about the planets and how the universe works.
What activities should we do when studying about space? Which activity is the best? Why?
What is this rocket doing?
The rocket is taking off. (When a rocket takes off, is it loud or quiet?)
What is this?
This is an alien. (Do aliens exist?)