In my classroom, I would use the “Rockets” activity set to help young students learn about rockets in a simple and fun way. We would start by talking about rockets, using easy words and pictures to explain how they travel into space. I would show a short video of a rocket launch to get them excited and help them understand what we are going to do.
Next, the students would work together in small groups to build their own rockets using foam pieces. They would enjoy designing and decorating their foam rockets with markers and stickers. Afterward, we would have a pretend launch where they can play and imagine their rockets soaring into space.
To make this part of Space Week, we would read a story about astronauts and rockets, watch a short video of a real rocket launch, and take a fun virtual tour of a space center. This way, students would start to understand how rockets help us explore space, making science both exciting and easy to grasp. Through this hands-on project, the students would learn important science ideas while having lots of fun.