Activity Set: The Planets
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The Planets and the Solar System is part of our thematic planning for November. So I’m always looking for new lesson ideas and activities. The lessons. The ESERO and UNAWE lesson plans are helpful and a good reference point.
I usually use the Solar system song to begin my lesson but it’s great to have some alternatives to use mentioned in Module 2.
Planet fact file booklet- The children really enjoy learning all the fun facts about the planets and creating fact files.
There are some nice downloadable Planet fact files and flip books that the children can work on. e.g. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-System-Mini-Book-Portrait-2539836?st=ce408fafb14a42891474cdd504e6957e
The idea of creating planet models using playdough, modroc or Clayotics is great for the children to work collaboratively in a group or on their own.
The children also enjoy colouring the planets using paint sticks and then cutting and sticking them to make mobiles using paper plates or hangers too.