This activity can be freely used by educators or families.Resource created by Empowering Learning Together
This activity can be freely used by educators or families.Resource created by Empowering Learning Together
Space WeekSpace WeekThis matrix can has been designed for classroom teachers and parents to
use with students to support learning or investigations during Space Week(4th - 10th of October 2021).
Make a galaxy in a jar!What does a galaxy look
like? What colours willyou use to create your
galaxy? Try makingdifferent ones.
Make a galaxy biscuit!Perhaps try creating a
whole biscuit spacescene with galaxies,
stars and planets. Whatother space themeditems can you make?
Using sheets andrecycled materials
found around the housecreate an InternationalSpace Station. Create alist of some must have
items.
Make a diorama of oursolar system. Learn
about the order of theplanets and make themusing paper mache over
small balloons!
Create a song, rap orpoem about your
favourite planet. Includelots of facts; then
perform it for a friend orfamily member!
Read a book aboutSpace in your favourite
relaxing spot. PhilipBunting's "Give Me SomeSpace" being read on the
International SpaceStation is a great place to
start!
Make a Bottle Rocketto launch in your
backyard!
Take part in the MissionX: Train like an
astronaut challenge!
Study theconstellations and make
your own usingmarshmallows and
toothpicks, orplaydough!
Learn aboutinspirational women
astronauts, such as Dr.Mae Jemison. Sharewhat you learn bycreating a Book forfriends and peers.
Explore the moonphases using Oreo
Cookies!
Use Scratch orScratchJnr to create aspace-themed CodingProject. Play with some
tutorials first to get usedto the platform!
Draw an environmentallyfriendly design for a newspace vehicle. Maybe youhave an idea for a solarpowered ship or a new
kind of rover for exploringplanets?
Imagine you have tomove to another planet.Which planet would youchoose and why? What
would you pack and why?Write a persuasive piece to
convince someone.
Design and make arocket using cardboardand recycled materials.What special features
does your rocket have?
