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?