I found module 5 Rockets and Alien Chemistry very interesting. There was lots of different ideas which could be used in the classroom.
I have found over the years that children are always really intrigued and enthusiastic about rockets. Using the ‘Spacecraft’ resource from space week is a great starting point. Children like learning about the first of anything and would love to know that it took a long time to perfect a spacecraft.
Using the simple step by step instructions would be ideal for use in First and Second class. The lesson would begin by showing different pictures of spacecraft and showing how these have changed over time. Children will share their prior knowledge with the class and then break into small groups. The teacher will tell the class that today they are going to make their own space craft. Each group will get the same materials with some extra materials for decorating made available. The children will work together to make their own creation and then upon completion test it out for the class. Children will discuss the success of different space crafts and talk abut what they need to do differently if they were to do it the next time.
Space week resources are very engaging and easy to use – they could also be tried out at home.