Exploring Space: A Journey Through the Stars
Exploring Space: A Journey Through the Stars
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Exploring Space: A Journey Through the Stars
What do you already know about space?
What Will We Learn?
At the end of the lesson you will know what space is, name planets in the Solar System, and understand day and night.
What Is Space?
Space is a huge, dark place above us. It is where the Moon, Sun, and stars live.
Earth in Space
Earth is our home planet. It spins in space and gives us day and night.
Day and Night
We have day when our part of Earth faces the Sun. It is night when we face away from the Sun.
The Sun
The Sun is a big, bright star. It gives Earth light and warmth.
The Moon
The Moon goes around Earth. We can see it at night. Sometimes it looks round, sometimes like a slice.
Stars in the Sky
Stars are bright and far away. They twinkle in the night sky. The Sun is the closest star.
The Planets
Earth is one of eight planets that go around the Sun. Can you name any other planets?
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Our Solar System
The Solar System has the Sun, eight planets, and moons. All go around the Sun.
Rockets Go to Space
Rockets blast off to take people and robots into space. Rockets are very fast!
Astronauts
Astronauts wear special suits and helmets. They travel in rockets to the Moon and space stations.
The Space Station
Astronauts live and work on the Space Station. It flies around Earth very fast.
Looking at the Stars
People use telescopes to see stars and planets better. Have you ever used a telescope?
Video: Let's Visit Space!
Watch this fun video about space, rockets, and the planets! (Insert video about space for young children here.)
Question Time!
What do you see in the sky at night? Draw or name them.
Where is the Sun During Night?
Talk with your friend: Where does the Sun go when it is night? What do you think?
Draw a Planet
Can you draw your favourite planet? Show your drawing to the class.
Imagine You Are in Space
Pretend you are an astronaut. What can you see? How do you feel?
Lesson Summary
Space is big and exciting! We learned about the Sun, Moon, planets, and astronauts today.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
