Space

Let’s explore space! Learners independently read a nonfiction book, Space Stations, which highlights the first space stations and the plans for future space stations. The reading strategy of previewing pictures and captions is the focus...

Students explore the challenges that are faced when transporting materials into space. They review the various forms of energy, including solar arrays, that are used on the International Space Station and how generating this energy calls...

How do you know there is air? Can you see it, smell it, feel it? To begin the investigation, learners watch a video and discuss what they know about air and the atmosphere. Then, they participate in five different hands-on, inquiry-based...

Students discover how distance can change how our view of an object. Students build a representative model of where their home is located from different distances. They create three drawn models of their home from various elevations as...

Take a step into the International Space Station with an entertaining video that thoroughly details all the going on when astronauts call their home ISS

Students explore space. In this space lesson, students analyze the sky and what causes its changes. Students describe the moon patterns and use a model to show changes in its shape. Students also describe the first trip to the moon....

Students examine the painting "Blue Mysteries Near the Sun, No.4." In this visual arts lesson, students brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe space. Students create space paintings inspired by "Blue Mysteries Near the Sun, No.4."

Students explore the history of space exploration. In this history of space exploration lesson, students create a timeline of space exploration. Students watch a space video and discuss important events. Students research space...

Students explore our solar system, survival in space, and life in a space shuttle through a series of activities and games. The class re-enacts the bombardment of the planet Jupiter with a comet through a game of ball.

Students explore the International Space Station online. For this space program lesson, students research manned space missions. As a whole class, students log in to Second Life and virtually explore the International Space Station.