We finished up our Earth & Space Task Cards last month. The last 10+ cards were about the planets and different constellations-- so this kit came at the perfect time. To end this unit with a "bang," we need to make a date to check out our Planetarium! I think that would help bring everything we've talked and read about together.
Hands-on Ways to Learn About Solar System
The Stars and Planets Science kit included activities/ experiments such as:- Start & Planet Fact Book
- Creating a Rainbow
- Making a Night Vision Flashlight
- Constellation Box
- Constellation Cards
- Solar System Poster
- and... a Solar System Model
First up, we made our Star & Planet Fact Booklet. They provided the note cards, facts/ answers, and a ring to hold them all together.
For the Solar System poster, instead of cutting up scraps of paper for the planets, we used the stickers from our book, Planets, instead. Worked out perfectly!
And instead of a constellation box, I made constellation viewers using our stash of paper towel rolls. You can find constellation cards similar to the size of paper tubes in this Starry Night Round-up. These look to be the perfect size to cover the paper towel rolls {I can no longer find the link to the original set I used}. I cut a piece of tin foil bigger than the card, placed the card on top and poked a pin-sized hole through the foil.
Here each paper towel roll contains a constellation from one of the cards. I had T look through the constellation viewer and match it to one of the cards.
Here's what you see! It's a little crooked, but it's the Leo.
If you'd like to add some art into your Constellation/ Solar System study, check out our watercolor constellations!
