Space Lesson Plans

Space Unit of Study

Teaching Children about Space

Astronomy and Space

This updated edition shows you the universe, using the latest amazing information from astronomers around the world, and space probes around the galaxy. This book includes practical information on home astronomy and buying and using equipment.

Who knew teaching children about space could be so fun and flexible! These space lesson plans are a 10 week guide full of fun educational activities with a themed set of space books. The program can be separated as you choose. You could choose to use only one week in your classroom, choose to accomplish the topic when the grandchildren come to visit, or you can do everthing from day one through 10 weeks!

As your children follow the space lesson plans, reading space books and participating in the interactive program, they will learn and retain more information about each individual space subject. You will be amazed at the results!

These space lesson plans are perfect for parents, teachers, home educators, day care providers, grandparents... anybody looking for a fun way to keep teaching children about space!

Space Lesson Plans - Adventures in Space

Lesson Ideas:

• Week 1: Universe, Galaxy, & Solar System
• Week 2: Teaching children about the Sun
• Week 3: Stars
• Week 4: Inner Planets
• Week 5: Earth
• Week 6: Earth, continued
• Week 7: Moon
• Week 8: Outer Planets
• Week 9: Asteroids, Comets & Meteors
• Week 10: Space Exploration

• Science/astronomy
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Following directions
• Sequencing
• Process of discovery
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Self-expression and intrapersonal skills

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