Space

Topic: Space

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify different planets and space vehicles and describe their characteristics.

Materials

• Images of different planets and space vehicles (e.g. from textbooks or the internet)
• String or rope
• Piece of cardboard
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons

Warm-up

• Begin by showing the students the images of different planets and space vehicles. Ask them to name the planets and space vehicles and describe their characteristics.

Direct Instruction

• After the warm-up activity, introduce the names and characteristics of the planets and space vehicles to the students. Use the images as a visual aid.
• Ask the students to repeat the names and characteristics after you.

Guided Practice

• Provide the students with a handout with space-themed activities.
• Go through the activities one by one and encourage the students to complete the activities on their own.

Independent Practice

• Provide the students with a variety of materials (e.g. construction paper, markers, scissors, glue, etc.) and have them create a collage or drawing of their favorite planet or space vehicle.
• Encourage the students to discuss their collages or drawings with their peers and share their ideas.

Closure

• Review the names and characteristics of the planets and space vehicles that the students learned about during the lesson.
• Ask the students to share their favorite planet or space vehicle and explain why.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the independent practice activity and evaluate their ability to name and draw the planets and space vehicles.
• Listen to the students' presentations and evaluate their understanding of the characteristics of the planets and space vehicles.