L E S S O N   P L A N S

Day One

Introductory Lesson- "Houston, We Have a Problem!"

Day Two

Science- Tools of Modern Astronomy (Part 1)

Language Arts- Top 10 Facts about Space

Health- Astronaut's Diet

Day Three

Science- Tools of Modern Astronomy (Part 2)

Social Studies- Timeline of Technology

Art- Color Spectrum

Day Four

Math- Scales and Ratios

Science- Lab: Make Your Own Telescope

Art- Elements of Art (Decorate Telescope)

Day Five

Science- Distances to Stars

Math- Distance and Scientific Notation

Social Studies- Astronomers

Day Six

Science- Classifying Stars, Constellations

Social Studies- Greek Mythology

Bible: God vs. god

Day Seven

Science- Planetarium

Language Arts- Legends of the Stars

Music- Sounds of the Universe and Space

Day Eight

Science- Lives of Stars

Math- Graphs

Social Studies- NASA's Impact on Space

Day Nine

Science- Star Systems

Math- How Long Does It Take to Get to a Star?

Social Studies- Create a Planet (Geographical Features)

Day Ten

Science- Galaxies

Art- Create Your Own Galaxy (Mixed Media)

Language Arts- Descriptive Writing on Galaxies

Day Eleven

Science- History of the Universe

Bible- Creation

Physical Education- Space Obstacle Course

Day Twelve

Closing Lesson- Star Party

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