Activity set: Stars
There are a few ways to integrate subject areas around the this theme of Stars.
Link with English:
Firstly, I think using a picture book to promote discussion around Space is a great way to hear what the pupils already know about stars. I would use the book “How to catch a star” by Oliver Jeffers, as this book has great illustrations and vocabulary based on this theme.
I would then create a brainstorm on the whiteboard with the word ‘stars’ in the middle and we would write down any facts the children know about stars and what they would like to find out.
Link with Art:
The children would have the opportunity to make ‘The Plough’ through following the tutorial on the SFI website. This is a lovely 3-D model for the children to grasp what the Plough looks like in real life from different angles.
Link with Maths:
The children can use rulers to measure the distance between each star and mark it out on their page as they create their Plough.