Space and Aliens lesson:
I’d love if my students embarked on a creative journey to learn about life on Mars! We would begin with a reading of “There’s No Place Like Mars” by Rebecca Rissman, which introduces various interesting concepts about the Martian environment, potential habitats, and imaginative creatures. This story will spark our curiosity and fuel our imagination about what life could be like on the Red Planet.
After the reading, students will engage in the main activity: designing their very own Martian! First, they will sketch their Martian with colourful drawings, considering what adaptations their creature might need to survive in the unique Martian landscape. Next, using clay, students will sculpt a three-dimensional version of their designs, allowing their creativity to flourish.
At the end of the lesson, students will share their Martians, explaining their features and how they help their creatures thrive on Mars. This will encourage imagination and reinforce our understanding of life in different environments!