After covering information on our solar system, students will enjoy this reinforcement activity. While paint is still wet, sprinkle on a different colored glitter for each planet. Small rectangular labels are placed beneath each planet that says the name, diameter, distance from the sun and rotation rates. At the planetarium, students will chart the placement of the sun as seen in our sky as the earth rotates and revolves. Additionally, students will actually see and identify basic constellations introduced in class.
Students enjoy seeing the dots glow and trying to identify the constellations.
During a child's elementary education, there are projects that stand out and are remembered throughout that child's life. Those projects are usually hands-on activities that bring life to a lesson taught. By making our universe a part of your student's everyday life, it is hoped it will spark the wonder that .will encourage future space awareness.