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Journey to Space

Do you want to go on an adventure in space?

This learning adventure has been created by Debra Kidd.

A girl dreams of going into space, but it will be an epic and dangerous journey.

Links

Here are the links referred to in the plan.

Find out about the Apollo missions to space: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/index.html
All about women in space: https://www.space.com/16143-women-space-firsts-gallery.html
A list of books about women in space: https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=16848
How do you get to Mars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYJsMBabjVY
Researching about space: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Problems getting to Mars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-PuUs25rJA
NASA's information about Mars for kids: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/all-about-mars/en/
NASA's Mars fun zone: https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/funzone/
More information about Mars from NASA: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/search/MARS/
Making seed pots from common household items: https://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/diy-seed-pots-common-household-items-starting-seeds-indoors.html
Some stargazing apps: https://weloveweather.tv/top-6-astronomy-apps/

Here's a role on the wall to print if you want to:

Role on the Wall.png

Please check the film The Martian before allowing your child to watch it.

This adventure is aimed at Years 4, 5 and 6, so you may decide that it is not appropriate for Year 4.

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