Hi guys,
I chose the “Create an Alien” activity because I think it’s a fantastic way to engage 1st class by combining creativity with basic science concepts. In my class, I would begin by talking with the students about what makes living things special—like how fish have fins to swim or how birds have wings to fly. Then, I would ask them to imagine a fun, friendly alien that lives on a faraway planet. We would discuss how this alien might look different because of the planet it lives on.
Students would then draw their own alien, thinking about what it needs to survive on its planet—maybe it has long legs to walk on hot sand or big eyes to see in the dark. This activity encourages them to use their imagination while also thinking about how different environments can affect living things. Afterwards, they would share their drawings with the class, explaining why their alien looks the way it does. This helps them build confidence in sharing ideas and reinforces the connection between environment and physical features in a fun and age-appropriate way.