Outer Space

Our investigation into outer space has really taken off this month. We are noticing a strong interest in astronauts and spaceships as well as come curiosity about the different planets. For this reason, the children have started to design their own rocket ships. We asked them to sit down and draw out their plans. We wanted them to think about what materials they could use to create a 3D model of their design. They have really enjoyed this and we have been seeing a variety of different ideas. This week the children will get to share their drawings with the class. After that is done as a group we will come up with one final design for our rocket. We have been collecting boxes and other materials to recreate it We are excited to see where this project will take us!

We have also been taking a closer look at the different planets in the solar system. The children were given pictures of the planets and loose parts. They were asked to see how they can represent each planet. Below you will see their work on the planet mercury and earth. 

Teaching Strategies Gold

11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning 

a. Attends and engages 

b. Persist 

c. Solves problems 

d. Shows curiosity and motivation

e. Shows flexibility and inventiveness in thinking

19. Demonstrates emergent writing skills

 b. Writes to convey meaning

24. Uses scientific inquiry skills

26. Demonstrates knowledge of the physical properties of objects and materials 

27. Demonstrates knowledge of Earth’s environment 

28. Uses tools and other technology to perform tasks

Next Generation Science Standards
K-PS2-1  Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.