I liked the lesson about spacecraft design and think it would be a great lesson to start space week.
I would start with reviewing what the students know about space and space travel. I would then show a short video clip of a rocket launch to capture the students’ attention.
Next, discuss the basic parts of a rocket: the body, fins, and nose cone, using simple diagrams or models.
Move on to a hands-on activity where students make their own paper rockets. Provide materials like paper, scissors, tape, and straws. I would make this as teacher hands off as possible to allow the students the opportunity to investigate and explore the materials independently. Once the rockets are assembled, let the students decorate them with markers or stickers.
After the rockets are ready, head outside or to a large indoor space for a launch activity. Use straws to blow air into the paper rockets, demonstrating how air pressure propels the rocket forward. Let each student take turns launching their rocket, observing how the different designs affect flight distance and stability.
I would conclude the lesson with a review and reflection looking at what the students learned about rockets and space travel. Encourage them to think about how rockets need to be strong and streamlined to travel through the atmosphere.
End with a fun fact about space to leave them excited and curious to learn more over the week.
To finish the week I would like do the rocket with the effervescent tablets as a demonstration and feel is a nice way to conclude with how we started Space Week.
Video links that I feel may be useful to watch of rocket launch. There are few nice videos that teach about the launch also