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How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

November 23, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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We’re creating puffy paint planets as we learn a little bit more about the 8 wonders that make up our solar system. You’ll love the free planet notebooking pages too. Grab more ideas on my page Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages.

There is so much about the vast solar system that we still do not know.

Take your aspiring astronomer on a journey to discover each planet with crafts, facts, and activities that will keep their hands busy, and minds engaged.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

These puffy paint planets are a fun way to learn about the planets, their size, and their relation to one another as well as their general makeup.

They can be painted to look as our planets appear and you can customize them to any size you like.

Free Planets Notebooking Pages

Also, I have a fantastic set of free notebooking pages that you can also use as a template to create them.

These are handy for your child to list facts about each planet as you cover it in your lessons.

And I have included some fun facts for you to grab as well.

However, in honor of Red Planet Day on November 28th I have some interesting facts for you all about the planet Mars.

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos.

There is a very handy mnemonic device that you can use to memorize the order of the planets-Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Next, look at some of these books that you’ll want to add to your reading list.

I lean toward living books first, then reference books for reading.

11 Astronomy Resources & Books

Add one or two books to your unit study or use one as a spine for studying about space.

The Planets

From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather.

The Planets

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex scientific concepts into a compelling narrative. Now Sobel brings her full talents to bear on what is perhaps her most ambitious topic to date-the planets of our solar system. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Written in her characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a stunningly original celebration of our solar system and offers a distinctive view of our place in the universe.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind."

Find the Constellations

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.

New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

Where Is Our Solar System?

Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. 

Signs and Seasons Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy

Gorgeous. Worth every penny! Signs & Seasons is an introduction to “Classical Astronomy,” the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets

Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. 

Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. 

Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky, The

The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky offers everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets. Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical and easy to read resource to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10 to 100.

Solar System Puzzle Wooden Space Toys for Kids

【Planet Toys for Kids】Our wooden solar system puzzle is the PERFECT CHOICE for you and your kids as it is made from natural wood, vivid planet patten with well designed. This preschool learning activities is suitable for 3+ years kids and represents the perfect activity to learn through play!

Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model

The Solar System Planetarium set teaches children about the wonders of the solar system. Just assemble, paint and learn.

This set includes planets, stencils, squeeze glow paint pen, rods, string, a fact filled wall chart and 10 sets of Kidz Quiz questions.

Also, here are some facts that your child can use to add to the notebooking pages.

Facts About the Planets for Kids

Mercury

  • Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system, and it is only slightly larger than Earth’s Moon.
  • It is the closest planet to the sun but is not the hottest, strangely enough that record goes to Venus, but it does have the largest temperature fluctuations in the solar system.
  • Mercury’s craters are named after famous artists and writers, there is even one named Geisel after Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel).

Venus

  • Venus is the second brightest natural object in our night sky after the Moon.
  • Venus spins clockwise on its axis, unlike all the other planets in our solar system that spin counterclockwise.
  • Astronomers believe that at some point Venus collided with a celestial body and tilted Venus so far off its original position that it is now upside down.

Earth

  • The surface of the Earth is mainly water, about 71% and almost 97% of that is in the oceans.
  • It is estimated that you could fit 1 million Earths inside of the sun.
  • Our atmosphere is made up of gases-  nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide. What we commonly refer to as air.

Mars

  • Mars is called the “Red Planet” because when seen in the night sky it seems to glow faintly reddish/orange. The reddish-orange color is due to all the iron minerals and dust on its surface. 
  • While humans have not been to Mars there have been 9 successful landings -Viking 1 and Viking 2, Pathfinder, Spirit and Opportunity, Phoenix, Curiosity, InSight, and Perseverance.
  • Mars is one of the easiest planets that you can spot in the night sky, it looks like a bright red point. 

Jupiter

  • Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, it is more than twice as big as all the other planets put together.  
  • The “stripes” on Jupiter are cold, windy clouds made up of ammonia and water.
  • Jupiter was named by ancient astronomers for the Roman ruler of the gods and heavens.

Saturn

  • Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but is the most well known for it due to the size and complexity of its rings, made up of a glittering array of bits of asteroids and comets.
  • Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that is less dense than water, so that means that if it fit in your pool it would float. 
  • It has more moons than any other planet in the Solar System with 82 confirmed moons.

Uranus

  • Uranus spins on its side and rolls around the sun like a big blue ball.
  • One year on Uranus is 21 Earth years long, that’s a long wait for a day!
  • It was the first planet to be found through a telescope in 1781 by an astronomer named William Herschel, but he originally believed it to be either a comet or a star.

Neptune

  • Neptune has six rings and 13 confirmed moons.
  • Neptune is more than 30 times as far from the Sun as Earth
  • This planet is an ice giant. Meaning that it is a giant planet made up of dense “icy” materials-water, methane, and ammonia, with a small rocky core.
How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Finally, look at how to make puffy paint planets.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets

You will need:

  • School glue
  • Craft paints
  • Dish soap
  • Paintbrushes
  • Gallon ziplock bag
  • Notebooking pages
How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

First, the dish soap gives these puffy paint planets’ window clings a little flexibility and helps them adhere to the window.

Print the notebooking pages at whatever size you would like to make your window clings.

I printed mine 4 sheets per page and felt like that was a great size.

Slip the page inside a gallon-sized ziplock bag, you may need to trim some of the paper away to make it fit.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Combine 1 tablespoon of glue, a drop or two of dish soap, and enough paint to get it the color you want it for each color that you want to make. Stir to combine everything well.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Now you don’t have to outline the planets but it really makes them pop if you do.

To do this I add black paint and a couple drops of dish soap to a bottle of white school glue that is about half full and shake it really well until everything is mixed.

DIY Puffy Paint Planets For Kids

Then use the tip of the bottle to “draw” an outline around each of your planets. Allow it to dry partially before you move to the next step.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Use a paintbrush to fill in the inside of each of your planets with a thick layer of paint.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

You do not want it thin, and it should touch all the edges so that it is sturdy and does not tear. Fill in each planet.

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

Allow it to dry overnight.

Carefully peel off each of your window clings and they are ready to hang up. 

How To Make Puffy Paint Planets And Free Notebooking Pages

If they need a little refreshing, you can swish them around in a bit of soap water for just a second and they will stick right to the window.

How to Get the Free Printable Planets Notebooking Pages

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5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

July 1, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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Making a batch of astronaut ice cream is perfect to go along with a space unit or to celebrate National Moon Day on July 20th. Also, you love my page Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages.

National Moon Day was created to commemorate the first time man walked on the moon on July 20, 1969, taken there by Apollo 11.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

You can watch that famous moonwalk Restored Apollo 11 Moonwalk – Original NASA EVA Mission Video – Walking on the Moon on YouTube just as many watched it at home over 50 years ago.

 Six hours after landing on the moon, American Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon’s surface. He spent two and a half hours outside the spacecraft.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing

  1. It took the spacecraft 4 days and almost 7 hours to reach the moon from their launch at Kennedy Space Center.
  2. Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. He was followed 19 minutes later by Buzz Aldrin.
  3. A fragment of wood and a piece of muslin fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer flew to the moon and back on Apollo 11.
  4. During the mission Buzz Aldrin repaired a broken circuit with a felt tip pen, without his sharp thinking they might have been stranded on the moon.
  5. After returning from the moon Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins had to quarantine for over two weeks because NASA was worried about them being contaminated with dangerous lunar microorganisms.

Be sure to add Who Was Neil Armstrong to your home library for your child to read and learn more about the first man on the moon.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Next, add more astronaut activities.

Explore More Activities To Go Along With Astronaut Ice Cream

  • This Astronaut Paper Plate Craft is such a cute idea to talk about the requirements of the suit and what qualifications astronauts need.
  • Another tasty space recipe- Astronaut Pudding is a great activity.
  • Incorporate some hands-on science with Fizzing Moon Rocks.
  • Dramatic play is such an important part of learning. Learn How to Make an Astronaut Costume that is easy peasy.
  • Teach moon phases with an Oreo Cookie Moon Phases activity that will stick and is also tasty too.

Use Outer Space Toy figures to create and explore in a space themed sensory bin.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

I love this dramatic play idea for a Moon Rock Exploration Station, all you need is a cardboard box and some rubber gloves for your scientist to get started.

Also, you’ll love these books to add to your study about the moon and astronaut ice cream.

12 Resources and Books For Studying About the Moon and Galileo

If you want to focus on the moon in your astronomy and space unit study, add one of these fun resources to your day.

1. Who Was Galileo?

Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit!

2. The Moon Book (New & Updated Edition)

This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction to lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more.

3. Galileo and the Magic Numbers

Sixteenth century Italy produced a genius who marked the world with his studies and hypotheses about mathematical, physical and astronomical truths. His father, musician Vincenzio Galilei said, “Truth is not found behind a man’s reputation. Truth appears only when the answers to questions are searched out by a free mind. This is not the easy path in life but it is the most rewarding.” Galileo challenged divine law and the physics of Aristotle, and questioned everything in search of truths. And it was through this quest for truth that he was able to establish a structure for modern science.

4. Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book

It’s the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed.

5. Moon Lamp

Novelty Moon Lighting: Realistic Colorful Star Galaxy printed 🌌 Moon Lamp with advanced 3D technology. Now decorate your bedroom, hall, office or desk with our Space Theme gorgeous Galaxy Lamp. Your guests will definitely admire the beauty of this lively moon light.

6. Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners

Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.

7. Jupiter (Planets in Our Solar System)

Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.

8. Galileo Galilei (Genius Series)

Astronomer, physicist, and philosopher Galileo Galilei was referred to as "The Father of Modern Science," because of his groundbreaking research. Making observations about nature, and using mathematics to back them up, he proved the Copernican Theory true: the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the universe. Join Galileo on his pioneering journey to see why his work had such long-lasting implications, and why the Catholic Church even condemned him for heresy.

9. What the Moon is Like

Imagine that you're walking on the moon. What is it like? For thousands of years people looked up at the moon and wondered about it. Now we know what the moon is like. There is no air on the moon and nothing grows, but there are towering mountains and deep craters—and much more.

Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.

10. A Kite for Moon

What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!

The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.

A Kite for Moon:

  • Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan
  • Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8
  • Celebrates every child’s fascination with space

11. Large Massive Meteorite Specimen

You could also grab these meteorite specimens (artificial) to let your child use for impact craters!

Moon! Earth's Best Friend (Our Universe, 3)

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock―she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.

More Space and Astronomy Activities

Additionally, add some of these fun space and astronomy activities.

  • About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study
  • Geronimo Stilton Mouse into Space:How to Make an EASY Straw Rocket
  • Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages
  • Galileo Discovery of Jupiter Moons and Fun Hands-On Moon Crater Experiment
  • Geronimo Stilton Theme Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)

Also, add this fun astronomy lapbook for multiple ages.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream
  • Dynamic Astronomy Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    Dynamic Astronomy Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    $4.00
    Add to cart

Finally, look how to make this easy fun astronaut ice cream.

Fun Facts about Astronaut Ice Cream

Now onto the yummy ice cream that you can take anywhere, even on a picnic without worry of it melting.

It is super easy to customize in fun flavors and colors, no plain vanilla here, unless that’s your thing.

Because most of us don’t have the space or the money to keep a big freeze-drying machine on hand, we are going to make a faux astronaut ice cream.

But, don’t worry it is pretty close to the same flavor and texture as the little packages you can buy but much easier to produce.

Basically, these are baked meringues. They can be flavored just about any way you like.

Astronaut ice cream was originally created in 1968 and was first taken and eaten in space on Apollo 7.

But, it wasn’t a big hit with the crew because it was too dry and made a crumbly mess so it never went up again, yet it is still popular at space museums and space centers.

It is really a fun novelty for kids to enjoy and opens the door for discussions on what type of food can be packed and eaten in space.

“’Shoot for the moon; you might get there.”- Buzz Aldrin

How to Make Astronaut Ice Cream

You will need:

  • 6 large egg whites, room temp
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • Flavored extract or flavoring oil drops
5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

Separate the eggs and add just the whites to a large mixing bowl.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Beat until they start to foam up.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Mix in the cream of tartar and whip for several minutes until soft peaks are formed.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Now add your sugar a little bit at a time until it is incorporated.

Mix in the flavoring, if using mild extracts like cake batter, vanilla, etc. you want about 1 Tablespoon. Peppermint extract is much stronger, and 1 teaspoon is plenty.

Whip until stiff peaks form, you will know when you are at this stage if you pull the beater out and the peaks stay straight up instead of falling over, this usually takes about 7-8 minutes of beating on high.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

If you wanted, you could also add food coloring to match the flavors.

You can either place scoops on a parchment paper lined sheet

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Or smooth it into silicone molds to get something a little closer to the look of the typical block of astronaut ice cream.

I used these molds that we have also used to make soap in the past, do not spray with nonstick cooking oil or the bottom will stay soggy.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

Bake for 2 hours.

Allow to cool and remove from the pan.

This is how they should look, completely dried all the way through the center. If you test one and it’s still a bit wet let them sit in the warm oven a little longer.

I like to serve them wrapped up in aluminum foil, it feels kinda space themed that way.

5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream

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Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

June 25, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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We’ll be learning about meteors, meteorites, comets, and meteoroids today and making a fun windsock. Also, you’ll love my Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages.

I have a cool space-themed craft.

We are creating a fun meteor windsock which can be used indoors or out.

This simple craft is a great way to introduce meteors, what they are, how they form, what they look like, and more.

 As you create it together you can talk about facts, watch a video on meteors, or look for inspiration in your favorite book.

Before we jump into the craft let’s learn a bit more about what meteors are and what they aren’t.

Did you know that meteoroids, meteorites, and meteors are all the same things?

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

These are just different classifications that tell us about their position.

  • A meteoroid is a small body moving in the solar system that will become a meteor if it enters the earth’s atmosphere.
  • A meteor is a streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid passing through earth’s atmosphere.
  • A meteorite is a small asteroid that has survived its passage through the planet’s atmosphere.

Asteroid or Meteor? If it is larger than 1 meter/3.2 feet in diameter, it is an asteroid. If it is 2 millimeters/.0078 inches to 1 meter/3.2 feet in size, then it is a meteoroid.

Comet or Meteor? A comet is a ball of ice and dust that orbits around the sun. A meteoroid is a small piece of an asteroid or a comet.

Meteor Shower- A meteor shower is what we call when a lot of meteors enter the atmosphere during a short period of time.

Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through the debris field of a comet or asteroid as these objects make their way around the sun and they drop smaller pieces along the way.

This is why scientists can generally predict known meteors around the same time each calendar year.

7 Interesting Facts About Meteors, Meteorites, Meteoroids, and Comets

  1. Meteors don’t have tails like comets. What you may see trailing behind is either a plasma trail or a dust tail.
  2. About 40 meteorite craters have been found on earth by scientists which are 12 miles in diameter or larger. 
  3. Meteors are commonly called falling stars or shooting stars.
  4. Most asteroids orbit the sun in the area between Mars and Jupiter. This is called the asteroid belt.
  5. As comets orbit far from the sun, they travel at about 2,000 miles per hour. As they get closer to the sun, the speed increases- as fast as 100,000 miles per hour.
  6. More than 150 asteroids are known to have moons.
  7. Earth’s moon, Mars, and Mercury are covered with round impact craters from asteroid and meteor impacts.
Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Next, look at these meteorite activities.

Meteors, Meteorites, Meteoroids, and Comet Activities

  • Watch What is a Meteor? Are Meteors The Same As Shooting Stars? on Youtube.
  • Or look at Learn Brights Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors | Learn all about what they are made of and how they differ.
  • This Burning Asteroid Craft is a great simple craft for younger learners.
  • Work on preschoolers’ gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination with Asteroid Toss.
  • A Glow in the Dark Comet project is a great way to illustrate the comet hurtling through space.
  • I love to get out and actually experience as much as I can with kids. Here is a great post on How to Watch a Meteor Shower With Your Kids.
Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Moreover, look at my astronomy ideas below.

More Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today

Look at some of these crafts about astronomy and space to go along with this study today.

  • About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study
  • Geronimo Stilton Mouse into Space:How to Make an EASY Straw Rocket
  • Geronimo Stilton Theme Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)

And add my space lapbook for a fun unit study.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

It’s created for kids of multiple ages.

  • Dynamic Astronomy Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    Dynamic Astronomy Lapbook for Multiple Ages

    $4.00
    Add to cart

In addition, look at some of these books about astronomy.

11 Astronomy Resources & Books

Add one or two books to your unit study or use one as a spine for studying about space.

The Planets

From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather.

The Planets

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex scientific concepts into a compelling narrative. Now Sobel brings her full talents to bear on what is perhaps her most ambitious topic to date-the planets of our solar system. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Written in her characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a stunningly original celebration of our solar system and offers a distinctive view of our place in the universe.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind."

Find the Constellations

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.

New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

Where Is Our Solar System?

Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. 

Signs and Seasons Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy

Gorgeous. Worth every penny! Signs & Seasons is an introduction to “Classical Astronomy,” the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets

Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. 

Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. 

Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky, The

The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky offers everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets. Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical and easy to read resource to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10 to 100.

Solar System Puzzle Wooden Space Toys for Kids

【Planet Toys for Kids】Our wooden solar system puzzle is the PERFECT CHOICE for you and your kids as it is made from natural wood, vivid planet patten with well designed. This preschool learning activities is suitable for 3+ years kids and represents the perfect activity to learn through play!

Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model

The Solar System Planetarium set teaches children about the wonders of the solar system. Just assemble, paint and learn.

This set includes planets, stencils, squeeze glow paint pen, rods, string, a fact filled wall chart and 10 sets of Kidz Quiz questions.

How to Make Meteor Windsock

You want to go with the larger sheets of craft foam, like the 9×12, for this project so you have long trailing tails on the end.

You will need:

  • Craft foam
  • Hot glue
  • Scissors
  • School glue
  • Hole punch
  • Chenille stems
  • String
  • Glitter
  • Glue gun/sticks
Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

First, cut a piece of dark blue craft foam so that it is roughly 9×6 to represent the night sky.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

With school glue “draw” stars, a milky way, or whatever you want on the sky.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Sprinkle with glitter and press into the glue gently. Set aside to dry.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Cut a large rocky meteor out of black or grey foam, draw with the glue, and add glitter to your meteor also if you wish.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Allow all the glue to dry completely.

While your glue is drying cut long streamers, to give the impression of the plasma trail of the comet. You want these fairly thin, so they are more flexible and move with the breeze.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock


Once the glue is dry, attach the meteor to the sky, I recommend a glue gun to fix it more permanently, take care not to touch the hot metal end directly to the foam.

Cut up smaller pieces of chenille stems to add to your meteor and tuck them under the edge as if they are trailing behind.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Give it a couple of minutes for the hot glue to set completely.

Punch a hole through either end and the center of the top of the blue section (sky).

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Flip over the piece and hot glue down the streamers all along the bottom. Wait 2 minutes for the glue to set.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

Carefully roll the entire thing and hot glue the ends together, hold them into place, or clamp them with clothespins until hardened.

Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock

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Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

April 6, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have a fun homeschool solar system unit study and hands-on planets activity today. Also, grab more ideas on my best homeschool unit studies page and Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages page.

Further, our solar system is made up of our star, the sun, and the 8 planets that are bound to it by gravity, as well as asteroids and comets.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

How did you memorize the order of the planets?

Was it a funny little sentence or was it through classes and papers? Probably a combination of both.

We used this mnemonic.

My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles or Mars, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. 

Besides a homeschool solar system unit study can be informative. And fun if you include lots of hands-on activities which allow your child to learn while having fun.

Hands-on Solar System Unit Study Activities

Here is a full list of hands-on activities, books, games, and more to help you round out your solar system unit study.

Younger children will enjoy this simple activity How Planets Orbit The Sun to learn about orbit.

If you have a LEGO loving learner they will really enjoy learning how to Build a LEGO Solar System.

And How to Make an EASY Straw Rocket.

Moreover little hands especially like to be busy.

This DIY Solar System Playdough Kit lets them work on fine motor skills while learning, it is a great quiet activity while listening to you read aloud.

Learning can be fun and delicious. Try out these Solar System Cookies.

This Homeschool Solar System Unit Study s a great companion study with my About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

Upper elementary and middle schoolers will really enjoy this Pick a Planet Activity where they choose a planet and make a brochure to persuade visitors to come.

Also, create a Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark).

These Earth Cookies are the perfect companion to a lesson on our home planet.

In addition, add some of these fun books to use as a spine or main text in this solar system unit study.

Resources and Books to Learn About the Solar System

11 Astronomy Resources & Books

Add one or two books to your unit study or use one as a spine for studying about space.

The Planets

From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather.

The Planets

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex scientific concepts into a compelling narrative. Now Sobel brings her full talents to bear on what is perhaps her most ambitious topic to date-the planets of our solar system. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Written in her characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a stunningly original celebration of our solar system and offers a distinctive view of our place in the universe.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind."

Find the Constellations

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.

New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

Where Is Our Solar System?

Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. 

Signs and Seasons Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy

Gorgeous. Worth every penny! Signs & Seasons is an introduction to “Classical Astronomy,” the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets

Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. 

Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. 

Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky, The

The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky offers everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets. Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical and easy to read resource to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10 to 100.

Solar System Puzzle Wooden Space Toys for Kids

【Planet Toys for Kids】Our wooden solar system puzzle is the PERFECT CHOICE for you and your kids as it is made from natural wood, vivid planet patten with well designed. This preschool learning activities is suitable for 3+ years kids and represents the perfect activity to learn through play!

Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model

The Solar System Planetarium set teaches children about the wonders of the solar system. Just assemble, paint and learn.

This set includes planets, stencils, squeeze glow paint pen, rods, string, a fact filled wall chart and 10 sets of Kidz Quiz questions.

Too, add these videos to your unit study.

  • The Planet Song– Learn the 8 planets that make up our solar system with a catchy tune.
  • Planets of Our Solar System from Homeschool Pop.
  • Generation Genius is free and offers this this video on The Solar System and lots of other resources like discussion questions and reading material to go along with it.
  • Incredible Facts About the Planets in Our Solar System is a quick way to learn tidbits about each of the amazing planets in a short amount of time.
  • Let’s Make the Solar System | Arts and Crafts! | SciShow Kids.

The sun, an average star, is the central and largest body in the solar system.

Four planet Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are called the terrestrial or Earth planets.

They formed in the inner part of our solar system.

The larger planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune consist mostly of dense fluids like liquid hydrogen.

Additionally, grab these free resources to learn about the solar system.

  • STEM Engagement at NASA
  • E-books from Nasa
  • Sorting the Solar System Free downloadable lesson plans where your child learns that the solar system is not just limited to the planets.
  • Fun Solar System Scavenger Hunt
  • How Big is the Solar System?

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

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Grab a copy of my Astronomy Lapbook and learn about the solar system and more.

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Further, look at this easy activity to learn about the solar system hands-on.

Homeschool Solar System Unit Study Hands-on Planet Activity

You will need:

  • Black Foam Board
  • Colorful Cardstock/construction paper
  • White Cardstock
  • White paint
  • Various circle objects
  • Watercolor paints
  • Paintbrushes
  • Glue Stick

Directions:

Decide if you want to layout your planets in various places in orbit or in a straight line on one side.

You may choose to adjust the size based on nearness to the sun or actual size in comparison to the sun.

In addition, you can use a drafting compass for making your circles, but it was fun scouring the house for circle items like bowls, cups, knickknacks, jars, etc. for tracing.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Trace your round objects on cardstock, making the largest circle for the sun.

Check google for reference or use a book to decide on which colors to use.

I used The Planets by Gail Gibbons to get a general idea of base color and variations.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Cut out each circle.

Use watercolors to add details to each of your planets, alternatively you could do this with crayons or markers as well, I just love the look the watercolors give.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Allow the paint to dry completely, it shouldn’t take too long.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Moreover, if you want to add stars to your solar system, splatter the foam board with a little white paint and add tiny dots for stars and comets before adding your planets.

Glue your sun to the center of the board.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Trace circles with a pencil around the sun to create light lines for orbits, large bowls or platters work great for this. You can create 8 for each of the planets if you have space.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

Lastly, begin adding the planets to the board with glue in order of closeness to the sun – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and finally Neptune.

Write or type – sun and names of each of the planets on cardstock for labeling.

Have your child glue them into the correct place.

Fun Homeschool Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity

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About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

December 7, 2022 | 3 Comments
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Learning about astronomy and space science is a fun quick study. Sometimes you want to study about science without having to dig too deep. Add it to my Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for a fun study and look at m page Best Homeschool Unit Studies.

When learning about astronomy and space in general there is a vast amount to cover.

Everything from stars to space dust, the mapping out of the milky way to UV rays.

About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

I have gathered up some resources to help you build a unit study on astronomy and space science for all ages. 

5 Questions and Answers for Kids about Astronomy and Space

First, let’s break it down a bit by answering some questions that may help your student better understand what and why of space sciences.

1. Is there a difference between space science and astronomy?

Yes. Space science boundaries include everything which happens from our outer part of the atmosphere to the edge of the solar system (our heliosphere).

But astronomy or astrophysics does not have boundaries. It is past the atmosphere and into the entire universe.

2. What exactly does astronomy entail?

We know it’s all about space but what exactly does that include?

Astronomy is the study of everything in the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This covers objects we can see with our naked eyes.

For example, objects like the sun, the planets, comets and the stars.

It also means objects we can only see with telescopes or other instruments, things like galaxies far away.

3. Why are astronomy and space so important to us here on earth?

Because astronomy is used to measure time, mark the seasons, and help us to navigate the oceans. 

Also, it helps us to know where we came from and to understand space sciences on different atmospheres.

4. Where did the name astronomy come from?

Astronomy was originally called astrology.

About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

Both astrology and astronomy have Greek roots, the prefix astro-means “star.” The suffix -ology means “knowledge” or “science”

5. How many sub-fields is astronomy broken into?

There are 4 sub-field and they are:

  1. Astrophysics: Applying the laws of physics into space.
  2. Astronomy: The mapping of celestial bodies.
  3. Astrology: Examining rocks, terrain, and space materials.
  4. Astrobiology: The search for life outside of  Earth.

This isn’t an exhaustive list just some that jumped out at me.

Additionally, these subfields are then broken into 17 different branches:

  1. Astrophysics
  2. Astrobiology
  3. Astrogeology
  4. Astrometry
  5. Physical cosmology
  6. Solar Physics
  7. Observational Astronomy
  8. Radio Astronomy
  9. Optical Astronomy
  10. Ultraviolet Astronomy
  11. X-ray Astronomy
  12. Gamma-ray Astronomy
  13. Cosmic Astronomy
  14. Planetary Astronomy
  15. Solar Astronomy
  16. Stellar Astronomy
  17. Galactic Astronomy

About and Astronomy and Space Books

Next, books are always my favorite place to start when putting together must have resources for a unit study.

This collection begins with a biography on Neil Armstrong.

11 Astronomy Resources & Books

Add one or two books to your unit study or use one as a spine for studying about space.

The Planets

From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors—which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather.

The Planets

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex scientific concepts into a compelling narrative. Now Sobel brings her full talents to bear on what is perhaps her most ambitious topic to date-the planets of our solar system. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Written in her characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a stunningly original celebration of our solar system and offers a distinctive view of our place in the universe.

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind."

Find the Constellations

Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page.

New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet.

Where Is Our Solar System?

Our solar system consists of eight planets, as well as numerous moons, comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. For thousands of years, humans believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe, but all of that changed in the 17th century. Astronomers like Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Isaac Newton proposed the unthinkable theory that Earth and the other planets actually revolved around the Sun. 

Signs and Seasons Understanding the Elements of Classical Astronomy

Gorgeous. Worth every penny! Signs & Seasons is an introduction to “Classical Astronomy,” the traditional, historical approach to the sky, as had been practiced from ancient times. The biblical basis for astronomy

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets

Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. 

Basher Science: Astronomy: Out of this World!

Like a Facebook for the universe, Astronomy gives every important celestial body and concept its own page, where readers can learn its behaviors, likes, and dislikes up close and personal. From the flashy stars to the shadowy and strange objects that hang out like loners at the edges of the universe, no player goes unnoticed. 

Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky, The

The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky offers everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets. Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical and easy to read resource to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10 to 100.

Solar System Puzzle Wooden Space Toys for Kids

【Planet Toys for Kids】Our wooden solar system puzzle is the PERFECT CHOICE for you and your kids as it is made from natural wood, vivid planet patten with well designed. This preschool learning activities is suitable for 3+ years kids and represents the perfect activity to learn through play!

Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model

The Solar System Planetarium set teaches children about the wonders of the solar system. Just assemble, paint and learn.

This set includes planets, stencils, squeeze glow paint pen, rods, string, a fact filled wall chart and 10 sets of Kidz Quiz questions.

Furthermore, here are some videos your kids will love.

Videos are a great addition to unit studies to give kids independent learning time and they can be used for all age levels.

In addition, don’t forget to include a few fun nonfiction and fiction movies for enjoyment.

Drawing comparisons between real and imagine is a fun teaching tip.

  • Get to Know Your Galaxy  SciShow Kids
  • What’s Up In Space The Solar System Kids Series
  • Explore the Solar System SciShow Kids
  • The Martian Prime Video
  • Secrets of The Universe
  • Planets of our Solar System Homeschool Pop
  • Hidden Figures Prime Video

In addition, games are a fun way to spice up your learning day.

Games and Additional Resources

Games can create a warm family bond while you use them to teach a certain subject but also strategy, improve memory, focus, sometimes math, reading skills, and critical thinking.

Games and Resources for Astronomy

Games can bring to your boring learning day.

Space Memory Game for Boys & Girls

What you get – space memory game comes with 48 tiles and instructions.

Fun play experience - you can play a game in 5 minutes, and it's perfect for 2 - 8 players ages 3 and up, Which makes this a perfect children's gift and other special occasions.

Easy to understand instructions – space memory comes with a clearly written instruction manual that's easy to understand - you can start playing right away!

Late for the Sky Space-opoly

For 2-6 players

Traditional play or one-hour version

Great family fun

10 Out Of-This-World Toy Figurines, Including 2 Astronauts, 1 Space Chimp, 6 Space Craft

I like to use Safari Ltd Toobs, they are my weakness. I encourage kids to use them in their dioramas but I can also put them in a basket to introduce a new study or include them as part of a sensory bin. They can even be put on top of a treat like a cupcake used to decorate a cake as part of your lessons.

Another important part of learning are hands-on activities.

About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

Hands-on Astronomy and Space Activities

Look at these hands-on activities.

Get out and explore the night sky in your own backyard, take a blanket into the backyard, turn off whatever lights you can and enjoy the beauty of the night sky.

This image of the moon is one I was lucky enough to capture with a tripod and long-range lens.

About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

Make an Easy Straw Rocket and get everybody outside for some fresh air to launch them again and again.

Make Astronaut Ice Cream to enjoy together while you talk about the different food astronauts have to eat in space.

Younger Children will enjoy creating a Puffy Paint Moon but you can challenge older kids to do it as well and see how realistic an image they can come up with.

Make marshmallow constellations and enjoy a tasty snack while you teach and grab my free astronomy pages for older kids.

Recreate the phases of the moon using oreos, paint, paper, or whatever medium you choose depending on your child’s level. Don’t assume your older children don’t want to do it, sometimes they long for simpler activities.

Finally, here is another huge list in my Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages.

About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study

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