Activity Set- Space and Aliens.
Design your own Martian/Alien.
Introduction: I would begin the lesson by asking the children some questions to enhance their imaginations, e.g. What is mars like? What is the weather like on Mars, is it hot or cold? What kind of creature could live in this climate or environment? Predict what a martian may look like? I would then ask the children to draw a martian from their imagination.
Mian lesson: After the children have drawn their ideas of martians, we will discuss their ideas in groups. The children will then be given a variety of materials and will be asked to make a Martian using 3d materials.
Conclusion: Once the children have created their martian, they will engage in role play where they will ask their martian questions about their planet and they will tell them some things about earth. The children can name and introduce their martian to the rest of the class/group.