Reply To: Module 2 – The Moon, the Earth and the Sun

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Dean Vaughan
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    I am choosing the Planets activity set!

    I love the idea of role-playing what conversation a penguin might have with a polar bear and the difference between where they live.

    Show colourful pictures of the planets and discuss their vibrant colours and sizes.

    Next, we will transform our classroom into a mini solar system. Using yarn or string to suspend balls or playdough planets from the ceiling, keeping them roughly spaced based on their distance from the sun (a big yellow beach ball!). Let the children decorate their planets with markers or glitter, personalizing their learning.

    Create a fun song, chant, or mnemonic together to learn the order of the planets, starting closest to the sun: “Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, that’s how our solar system starts!”

    Through stories and pictures, explore the unique features of each planet. Is one hot and fiery? Does another have giant rings? Encourage the children to draw pictures or write stories about their favourite planet.

    By using hands-on activities, captivating visuals, and engaging songs, you’ll transform your classroom into a launching pad for a love of space exploration

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