Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create a Solar System art project using basic materials.
Materials and Prep
- Construction paper (various colors)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or colored pencils
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Reference materials on the Solar System (books or online resources)
Before starting the lesson, familiarize yourself with the names and characteristics of the planets in our Solar System.
Activities
- Research and gather information about the Solar System using books or online resources.
- Draw and cut out the Sun and all eight planets on different colored construction paper.
- Label each planet with its name.
- Arrange the Sun and planets in the correct order, starting with the Sun in the center.
- Glue the Sun and planets onto a larger piece of construction paper to create a Solar System collage.
- Use markers or colored pencils to add details and decorations to your Solar System collage.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Did you know that the Solar System is made up of the Sun, eight planets, and many other objects like asteroids and comets?"
- "The Sun is the center of our Solar System. It is a huge ball of hot gas that gives us light and heat."
- "The eight planets in our Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Can you remember their names?"
- "Each planet is unique and has different characteristics. For example, Earth is the only planet we know of that has life!"
- "When creating your Solar System collage, make sure to arrange the planets in the correct order from the Sun. Can you remember the order?"
- "Feel free to add your own creative touches to the collage. You can use markers or colored pencils to make the planets look more vibrant and interesting!"