Explore Science: Space

Discover the amazing vastness of Space with four lessons and 11 hands-on science activities.

Each lesson takes about 60 minutes to complete. Use this unit with students Ages 5-9 to study Earth Science.

Explore Science: Space

• Lesson 1: The Sun and the Solar System — Learn about our sun's size compared to the earth, and discover our solar system.
• Estimated Lesson Time: 60 min 
• 2 Activities: A Sun Full of Cheer(ios), A Trip Around the Sun
• Lesson 2: The Earth — Learn about the third planet from the Sun: our home. Learn about rotation and revolution. Discover earth's layers.
• Estimated Lesson Time: 60 min
• 3 Activities: Around We Are Going, The Four Layers of the Earth, The Layers of the Earth Worksheet
• Lesson 3: The Moon — Explore the phases of the moon, and discover its revolution around the earth and rotation on its axis.
• Estimated Lesson Time: 60 min
• 3 Activities: It’s Just a Phase (using Phases of the Moon Worksheet), Face to Face, Optional activity: Hiding the Sun
• Lesson 4: The Planets — What are planets made of? Find out. Discover the order of planets. Learn about the size of each planet.
• Estimated Lesson Time: 70 min
• 3 Activities: Order in the Solar System, Space Travel, Planet Particulars Worksheet

What is Explore Science?

From Home Science Tools, Explore Science is a new topical curriculum for grades K-2.

Based on the 5E teaching model, lessons begin with hands-on activities. Standalone one-box kits provide a month of science at roughly one lesson per week.

What can I expect from each Explore Science unit?

• 1-4 hands-on activities per lesson
• 4-6 lessons per unit
• 1 month of K-2 science instruction
• Curriculum + activity supplies in one box
• Step-by-step teaching guide with discussion Q&A

Where do I start?

We recommend using  Explore Science: An Intro to Scientific Skills first. It includes concepts, vocabulary, and materials needed for other units.

What are the 5Es?

• Engage students.
• Explore key concepts.
• Explain new discoveries.
• Extend student learning.
• Evaluate new understanding. 

Note: This kit is intended for parent/teacher use to complete curriculum lab activities with students. It includes items that are not designed or intended primarily for children ages 12 and under.

Explore Science: Space

• Inflatable globe
• String, 25 ft
• Rubber ball
• M&Ms
• Steel ball, 1/2"
• 1 Explore Science: Space text, 52 pages

This kit includes enough supplies for a small group of students (2-10). You may also want a science notebook for each student.

You provide: Cheerios, pencils per student, colored pencils, large ball, sandwich cookies, chocolate syrup, flashlight, masking tape, cookie sheet, dry-erase markers and white board, and permanent marker. For the optional activities you will need a clean flat bed sheet and sidewalk chalk.