These extensions are brought to you by other teachers who have used this unit. They have not been evaluated by The Einstein Project. (Rev. 4/30/2012)
ACTIVITIES:
Sing "Dr. Jean's Planet Song"
Make a planet mobile to hang in the room
Go outside and do the number of footsteps between planets (good for spatial skills)
For Moon boots we attached large car wash sponges to the bottom of the student's feet using large rubber bands
Use pizza rounds to create planets to wear
Create a team-like environment when doing the Mission Control Panels, with commanders and crew members. Create special headbands for the commanders and crews.
Make a poster of the different phases of the moon
INQUIRY:
Visit a local planetarium
Contact NASA ahead of time and receive NASA stickers for your space suits. May also receive a small poster of one of the shuttles for each student.
BOOKS:
"The Sun's Family of Planets" - Big Books
"The Sun is Always Shining" - Big Books
"Exploring Space" - Concept Science Books
"Our Solar System" - Concept Science Books
"On the Moon" - The Berenstain Bears
VIDEOS:
"The Planets" – by Discover Science
"Lost in Space" – Magic School Bus [wrap up activity]
WEBSITES:
http://www.sciencemonster.com/
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/AsTheEarthTurns/default.htm
http://www.nasa.gov
