Space  = open link in new window A Journey Through Space Unit Plan  |
Lesson Plan
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A unit in which students are taken through the resource-based learning/inquiry process. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of resources, both paper and electronic, to find out about the solar system and history of space travel. Students will work together to produce a Hyperstudio page to share their learning.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/planets/home.html
Grade Level(s):
3-5
| | Activity Idea Place: Night and Day |
Lesson Plan
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Arts/Crafts, games, songs, and activities for a space theme.
http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=6337
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K
| | Blast Off - Paper Rockets |
Lesson Plan
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from More Mudpies to Magnets
http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=10015&page=126
Grade Level(s):
Preschool
| | Bringing the Solar System to Life |
Lesson Plan
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Part of a unit on the Solar System uses role playing to demonstrate the universe and its connection to the sun.
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci067.html
Grade Level(s):
1-2
| | Outer Space: Star Shine |
Lesson Plan
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from The Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities
http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=18325&page=402
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K
| | Pop Bottle Programming |
Lesson Plan
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Make a Water-Powered Rocket
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00000981.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
| | Science Tables Made Exciting |
Lesson Plan
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Scroll down to "Our Galaxy" for cool ideas - You can make starscopes and star dust, experience life on the moon, and work in outer space. There's also many ideas for other themes.
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00011_en.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
| | Space Themed Crafts |
Lesson Plan
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DLTK's Space Theme Section
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/space/space.html
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
| | Space Unit |
Lesson Plan
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"Blast off to the final frontier" with Inside Kindergarten's space unit
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/2221/space.html
Grade Level(s):
K
| | The Solar System and Astronomy |
Lesson Plan
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A thematic unit with activities for PreK-3 created by university students. It also includes many internet links for exploring.
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/solar.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5
| | The Virginia Moon Colony |
Lesson Plan
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Incorporates study of the moon and moon colonization/problem solving.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edis/590s4/Fajardo/A_Virginia...
Grade Level(s):
3-5
| | To the Stars and Back |
Lesson Plan
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Lessons for each grade level
http://www.angelfire.com/al/ToTheStarsAndBack/lessons.html
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
| | A Solar System Coloring Book |
Printable
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A page for each planet and other terrestrial objects that includes facts
http://www.windows.umich.edu/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi/coloring_book/index....
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
| | Color Guide |
Resource Site
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This is a guide for coloring the planets
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=pk_10.html&sw=false&...
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5
| | Space Day |
Resource Site
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Space Day is during the first week of May - This site has resources for teachers and kids.
http://www.spaceday.com/
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
| | The Nine Planets |
Resource Site
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A multimedia tour of the solar system - my kinders LOVE to go to this site and view images of the planets!!
http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp/
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
| | Windows to the Universe |
Resource Site
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There is a lot of information here to keep you busy.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/windows3.html&sw=fa...
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
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