Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand what galaxies are and some interesting facts about them.
Materials and Prep
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Pen and paper
- Curiosity and a desire to learn!
No prior knowledge is required, just come ready to explore the universe!
Activities
- Galaxy Research: Use the internet to research and write down at least 3 interesting facts about different galaxies.
- Galaxy Drawing: Draw your own galaxy with colorful stars and planets. Be creative!
- Galaxy Quiz: Create a quiz for yourself or a family member about galaxies. Test your knowledge!
Talking Points
- What is a Galaxy?
"Galaxies are huge collections of stars, planets, gas, and dust held together by gravity." - Types of Galaxies:
"There are different types of galaxies like spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. Each one is unique!" - Size of Galaxies:
"Galaxies can be really big! Some are millions of light-years across, which is incredibly vast!" - Galaxy Formation:
"Galaxies formed billions of years ago from clouds of gas and dust. It's like a cosmic puzzle!" - Interesting Fact:
"Did you know that our Milky Way galaxy is estimated to have over 100 billion stars? That's mind-blowing!"