Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of the planet Mercury and its characteristics.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Paper, crayons, and a picture of Mercury.
Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic facts about Mercury.
Activities
1. Draw Mercury: Show the picture of Mercury to the student and have them draw their own version of the planet using crayons and paper.
2. Circle Time: Discuss with the student what they know about Mercury and share some interesting facts about the planet.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It's very hot there!"
- "Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It's like a little brother to the other planets!"
- "Mercury has no moons. It's all alone as it travels around the sun."