We are all most done with our Space Unit. We worked on last of the planets. J is enamored with the demoted planet Pluto so she asked me to include it in our line up. So, Pluto as well as the other draw planets made it onto our mural.
J researched the planets and worked on some mini books for her Space Notebook. It is funny how Pluto was demoted in 2006 to a draw planet but some of the library books still have it in the line up.
She is finishing up her mini books to add to her notebook.
One of her projects this week was to make a Solar System headband. She colored the planets, put them in order, and glued them to the headband. The idea came from The Primary Theme Park (link below).
She added the last of the planets to the mural, included some comets and meteorites.
The final project for the week was to make moon dough. Kaleb joined in the fun by helping to add the water. This idea came from Learn Play Imagine (link below).
Using the moon dough, J made some moon rocks. The moon rocks exploded when we added vinegar. This project was fun but beware the food coloring dyes the hands for the rest of the day. But it came off in the bath that night.
Two more weeks in our Space Unit - constellations/stars and space travel/living in space. J has learned a lot. She is working on her final projects for the unit.
Links
Learn Play Imagine - has the recipe for the moon dough that we used.
The Primary Theme Park - has the idea for the Solar System headband plus a link to the printable planets.
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