Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own space-themed artwork, understand basic math concepts related to space, and learn about stars and planets in our solar system.
Materials and Prep
- Colorful markers or crayons
- Black construction paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glow-in-the-dark stars stickers (optional)
- Space-themed stickers (optional)
- Space-themed books or videos (optional)
No prior knowledge required, just come with your curiosity and creativity!
Activities
- Create a space scene on the black construction paper using markers or crayons. Add stars and planets.
- Measure and cut out different shapes like stars and planets from the paper.
- Add glow-in-the-dark stars stickers to your artwork for a glowing effect.
Imagine you are an astronaut and draw what you would see in space!
Practice your math skills by measuring the sides of your shapes with the ruler.
Learn about stars and how they shine in the dark!
Talking Points
- Stars are giant balls of hot gas that shine in the sky.
- Planets are large bodies that orbit around stars, like our Sun.
- Math helps us measure and understand the shapes and sizes of things in space.
- Art allows us to express our creativity and imagination through colorful drawings.
"Stars are like shiny nightlights in space!"
"Planets are like big space rocks that travel around stars!"
"Math helps us count the sides of stars and planets!"
"Art lets us create our own space adventures on paper!"