Astronaut Training
To understand what astronauts do and the physical skills needed for space travel.
Materials:
Simple obstacle course setup (e.g., cones, hoops
Pictures or videos of astronauts in space
Paper and crayons for drawing
Show a short video of astronauts working in space. Ask, “What do astronauts do in space?”
Investigation:
Set up an obstacle course that simulates astronaut training (e.g., crawling under tables, balancing on a line).
After the “training,” have students draw themselves as astronauts, showing what they would do in space.
Students share their drawings and describe their astronaut tasks.
Discuss what skills and tools astronauts need and why training is important for space travel.