Space Adventure

Second GradeKelly Renee Pace

How Much Would You Weigh On Mars?

Have you ever wondered how much you would weigh on another planet? Find out by multiplying your weight on

Earth by the planet’s gravitation factor relative to Earth. Don’t know what that means? Well here is an example: the

gravity of Mercury is 38% of Earth's gravity. To calculate your weight on Mercury, multiply your weight by 0.38. Record your weights to the nearest whole number and create a bar graph using the whole

numbers on the corresponding worksheet. Show your work on the back or on a separate sheet of paper. Turn in when

complete.

Space Crossword

Visit the Kid’s Astronomy website to learn more about our Solar System. When you are done browsing, use what you know to fill out the

corresponding crossword puzzle sheet. Turn in when complete.

Patterns in space

Test your prediction and algebraic thinking skills by playing this pattern game on the Nasa Kid’s Club site.

Click on the link below and enjoy.

“What Comes Next?” Game

Model of the Solar SystemBuild a model of the solar system using string, clothes pins, yellow construction paper for the sun, and print out pictures of the planets found on the internet. Attach the sun image to one end of the display using a clothes pin. Then clip the planets onto the clothesline one at a time, using the following measurements. Note: each measurement is the distance from the planet before it, not the sun, so don’t be alarmed if your model seems too big! Models will be hung around the classroom!

Mercury .5”Venus .75”

Mars 1”Earth 1.5”

Jupiter 5.75”Saturn 9.5”

Uranus 19”Neptune 30”Pluto 39.5”

Phases of the Moon we have been studying

the phases of the moon. Click on the link

below. Enter the month and year of

your birth and find out what the moon looked like on your birthday. On the corresponding RECORD SHEET, color and label the different phases of the moon, as well as your birthday moon. Turn in when

complete.

Moon Connection

Planet for sale • Pretend you are a space

real estate agent and are trying to persuade people

to come buy a home on one of the planets.

Research a planet of your choice, and come up with

a newspaper advertisement describing

your planet; let people know why your planet is the best and why they should move there. Be

sure to decorate your ad and include a picture of your planet. This can be

done on construction paper. You may use books in the library or approved internet resources. Turn in

when complete.

The sun and Four Seasons

In class we read “The Sun” by Paulette Bourgeois. Visit

the link below to learn more about how the sun effects the four seasons.

When you are done, fold a piece of construction paper

into fours and illustrate and write a sentence about each of the four seasons in the squares. On the back brainstorm reasons why

the sun is important. Turn in when complete.

Shapes in Space

Brush up on your geometry by playing this fun and educational Shapes in

Space game. Click on the link below and enjoy!

Blast Off

Poetry in Space

In class, we read the story Star Seeker: A

Journey to Outer Space. Based on what we have read, construct your own short poem about outer

space. Make sure to include sensory details. Use the corresponding

Poetry in Space worksheet to write your

poem. When you are done, turn it in to the

teacher.

TEKSHow Much Would You Weigh On Mars?

• (3.4) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student recognizes and solves problems in multiplication and division situations. The student is expected to:

• (C) use models to solve division problems and use number sentences to record the solutions.• (3.5) Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student estimates to determine reasonable

results. The student is expected to: • (A) round whole numbers to the nearest ten or hundred to approximate reasonable results in problem

situations• (3.13) Probability and statistics. The student solves problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and

interpreting sets of data. The student is expected to: • (A) collect, organize, record, and display data in pictographs and bar graphs where each picture or cell

might represent more than one piece of data; • (B) interpret information from pictographs and bar graphs

Space Crossword

• (5) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing.

• (4) Information acquisition. The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources, with appropriate supervision. The student is expected to:

• (A) apply keyword searches to acquire information; and • (B) select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information for research and resource sharing.

TEKSPatterns in Space • (1.4) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student uses repeating patterns and additive

patterns to make predictions. The student is expected to identify, describe, and extend concrete and pictorial patterns in order to make predictions and solve problems.

• (1.5) Patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking. The student recognizes patterns in numbers and operations. The student is expected to:

• (A) use patterns to skip count by twos, fives, and tens;• (7) Solving problems. The student uses appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and

modify solutions to problems. The student is expected to: • (A) use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences; Model of the Solar System • (8) Earth and space. The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among

objects in the sky. The student is expected to:• (C) construct models that demonstrate the relationship of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, including orbits and

positions; and • (D) identify the planets in Earth's solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.

TEKSPhases of the Moon

• (8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:

• (D) observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the Moon.• (8) Solving problems. The student uses research skills and electronic communication, with appropriate supervision,

to create new knowledge. The student is expected to: • (B) use electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.

Planet for Sale • (19) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to

communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to: • (A) write brief compositions about topics of interest to the student;• (A) understand and use the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking: • (i) verbs (past, present, and future); • (ii) nouns (singular/plural, common/proper); • (iii) adjectives (e.g., descriptive: green, tall); • (iv) adverbs (e.g., time: before, next); • (v) prepositions and prepositional phrases; • (vi) pronouns (e.g., I, me); and • (vii) time-order transition words;

TEKSThe Sun and Four Seasons • (13) Reading/Comprehension of Informational Text/Expository Text. Students analyze, make inferences and draw

conclusions about expository text and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to:

• (A) identify the details or facts that support the main idea; • (B) draw conclusions from the facts presented in text and support those assertions with textual evidence;• (8) Earth and space. The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in

the sky. The student is expected to:• (A) observe, measure, record, and compare day-to-day weather changes in different locations at the same time

that include air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation; • (B) describe and illustrate the Sun as a star composed of gases that provides light and heat energy for the • water cycle; Shapes in Space • (2.7) Geometry and spatial reasoning. The student uses attributes to identify two- and three-dimensional

geometric figures. The student compares and contrasts two- and three-dimensional geometric figures or both. The student is expected to:

• (A) describe attributes (the number of vertices, faces, edges, sides) of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures such as circles, polygons, spheres, cones, cylinders, prisms, and pyramids, etc.;

• (B) use attributes to describe how 2 two-dimensional figures or 2 three-dimensional geometric figures are alike or different;

• (A) use software programs with audio, video, and graphics to enhance learning experiences;

TEKSPoetry in Space

• (18) Writing/Literary Texts. Students write literary texts to express their ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events, and ideas. Students are expected to:

• (B) write short poems that convey sensory details.• (8) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Poetry. Students understand, make inferences and draw

conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to respond to and use rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poetry.

For my project menu, I did a thematic space unit for second grade.

The activities on the home page at tiered by planet columns. The first column is for my advanced learners., the second column is for my on target learners, and the third column is for my novice learners. However, students may take on any activity they wish.

This project menu is intended for students who have completed their school work and/or have free time. They can also access this at home and complete activities when they have finished their homework. Students must complete at least three activities.