Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of space, the human body, and how food connects to both.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Coloring utensils
- Access to the internet for research
- A curious mind!
Activities
- Space Exploration Drawing: Draw a picture of what you think outer space looks like. Include stars, planets, and maybe even a spaceship!
- Human Body Puzzle: Create a puzzle of the human body by drawing and cutting out different organs. Try to put the puzzle together!
- Food Chain Fun: Research and draw a food chain showing how energy flows from the sun to plants to animals. Add some fun facts about each organism.
Talking Points
- Space: "Did you know that space is completely silent because there is no air for sound to travel through?"
- Human Body: "Our heart beats about 100,000 times a day, pumping blood throughout our body to keep us healthy and alive."
- Food Chains: "In a food chain, plants are called producers because they produce their own food through photosynthesis."