Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand basic math concepts related to planetary science.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and pencil
- Coloring materials
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Activity 1: Planet Math Coloring
- Activity 2: Planet Math Patterns
- Activity 3: Planet Math Addition
Give the student a picture of a planet and ask them to color it. Then, ask them to count the number of craters on the planet and write down the number. Repeat this activity with different planets and compare the number of craters.
Show the student a pattern of planets (e.g., Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus). Ask them to identify the pattern and continue it. For example, if the pattern continues, the next planet would be Jupiter.
Provide the student with addition problems using numbers related to planets. For example, "If there are 3 planets in one galaxy and 2 more planets join, how many planets are there in total?"
Talking Points
- Planets are big, round objects that go around the sun.
- There are many different planets in our solar system, such as Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Each planet has its own unique features, like craters, mountains, and rings.
- We can count the number of craters on a planet to see how many there are.
- Patterns help us predict what comes next. Just like the pattern of planets we saw earlier.
- Addition is when we combine two or more numbers to find the total.
- We can use addition to solve problems related to planets, like finding the total number of planets in a galaxy.