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Activity- Rockets & aliens
To introduce the lesson I would read the story ‘Aliens in underpants save the day’. This would follow into talk and discussion about how would we get to space? In a rocket- show some pictures of different types of rockets.
Explain that we are going to make Mice rockets using different types of bottles. Children will cut out the paper mice. In groups children will predict what will happen and how it is done. Each group will have a different size bottle. Explain that when the bottle is squeezed it creates pressure and pushes the mouse up into the air. Predictions will be noted on the board as to which mouse will reach the highest point.
To conclude the lesson the children will design their own rocket to go into space.
Integration with other subjects:
Maths-measure height each mouse goes by placing a ruler/measuring tape beside the rocket
Literacy/ Drama- Children imagine they are aliens on earth, how do they look, what do they do/eat/ move
Art-draw a picture of their own alien