Stars in Our Solar System - STEM Activity
A fun and engaging STEM challenge for kids that perfectly aligns with the curriculum. This hands-on lesson has students study, build, and label constellations. The task is followed by review questions and post-build reflection questions as an exit slip. It challenges students to work together and problem solve while processing new information and building on pre-existing knowledge. This STEM challenge for middle school students promotes classroom relationship building and excitement for a Space Solar System Unit.
Hook - Prize poster presentation
STEM - Marshmallow Constellation Build
Closing - Recording and Reflection Sheet
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This experiment aligns with the Saskatchewan Curriculum (as well as others):
Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. (CP, SI)
Evaluate past, current, and possible future contributions of space exploration programs including space probes and human spaceflight, which support living and working in the inner solar system. (DM, TPS)