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Explore Space Elementary Unit Study

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Get ready to blast off into the cosmos with our Explore Space Unit Study for elementary homeschool! This space unit study is a hands-on STEM activity box of 24 activities with all materials included, designed to make learning about planets, constellations, and space science exciting and memorable for elementary-aged kids. With interactive experiments, creative art projects, and engaging books, your child will become a true space explorer – no extra prep needed! 

 

Additional Information: Items may vary due to current availability. This space unit study crate contains products not manufactured by the seller. Please be advised that crates may contain small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years. Do not consume crate contents.

    • Solar System Model Kit: Build a 3D model of the solar system to learn about planets, orbits, and relative distances.
    • Planet Fact Cards: Explore fascinating fact cards that bring our cosmic neighbors to life.
    • Create Constellations Tube Activity: Discover famous constellations by creating star patterns with a fun, interactive tube kit.
    • Galaxy Word Search: Build vocabulary and reinforce space-related terms with a space-themed word search puzzle.
    • Bouncing Ball Laboratory: Experiment with chemical reactions to create your own bouncing balls while learning about states of matter.
    • Sensory Play: Galaxy Rice & Foam Dough: Engage in tactile learning with colorful, textured materials that mimic the feel of space dust and celestial surfaces.
    • Galaxy Oobleck Experiment: Explore non-Newtonian fluids with a mesmerizing, galaxy-themed oobleck activity.
    • Rocket to Imagination Writing Prompts: Foster creativity with fun space-themed writing prompts.
    • Measuring the Distance of Planets Activity: Understand planetary distances using a hands-on measuring activity that makes abstract concepts easier to grasp.
    • Space Art Projects (Neptune, Saturn, Shooting Stars & More!): Get creative with space-inspired art projects, including textured planets, shooting stars, and a 3D solar system.

    Books Included in this Crate:

    • EVERYTHING KIDS ASTRONOMY BOOK: (Kathi Wagner) 144 pages of facts, trivia and out of this word puzzles.
    • 100 Questions About Outer Space (Smithsonian Kids)
      Discover fascinating facts about planets, stars, and galaxies with easy-to-understand explanations.
    • Stink: Solar System Superhero by Megan McDonald
      Join Stink as he learns about planets, space missions, and the mysteries of the universe.
    • Where Are the Constellations? by Stephanie Sabol
      Follow a fascinating journey through the night sky to learn about famous constellations and their myths.

    Who Is This Space Unit Study Perfect For? Elementary (Ages 6-12)

    • Homeschooling families incorporating space science into their curriculum.
    • Parents looking for fun, screen-free learning activities for their kids.
    • Elementary-aged children fascinated by planets, stars, and astronauts.
    • Gift buyers looking for educational and entertaining presents.

    We work hard to process and ship all in-stock orders as quickly as possible! While we strive to ship same day, but please allow up to three business days for processing. As a small business, we appreciate your patience and are committed to getting your order out the door as fast as we can.

    • For out-of-stock items, please contact us for a more specific timeline on when the item will be restocked, we're happy to help!
    • For new releases, including our upcoming unit crates, will ship after the product's official release date. Crates are released on September 1st, December 1st, March 1st, and June 1st.

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    At this time, we only ship within the U.S. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business! 

    🎯 What Will Your Child Learn?

    • STEM Learning: Introduces core science concepts like gravity, planetary orbits, and chemical reactions through hands-on experiments.
    • Creative Exploration: Encourages artistic expression with galaxy-themed art activities.
    • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Inspires kids to think like scientists as they experiment, predict, and observe.
    • Sensory Engagement: Utilizes multi-sensory activities to make learning more interactive and memorable.

     

    🎯 What academic standards does this crate align with? 

    Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

    • 3-PS2-4: Define a simple design problem that can be solved by applying scientific ideas about magnets.
    • 5-PS2-1: Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.
    • PS2.B: Types of Interactions – The gravitational force of Earth acting on an object near Earth's surface pulls that object toward the planet's center.
    • ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars – Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

    Science and Engineering Practices:

    • Developing and Using Models
    • Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
    • Analyzing and Interpreting Data

    Crosscutting Concepts:

    • Patterns
    • Cause and Effect
    • Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

    Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.3: Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a scientific text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.
    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
    • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units.
    • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.1: Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, and identify these in two-dimensional figures.

    Explore Space Elementary Unit Study

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