Space Science
Journey through the Milky Way and gain a greater appreciation for the majesty of God’s creations! Discover the wonders of our universe and the planets of our solar system, how astronomy has influenced our world, and much more in this family-style course.
Each family will need one copy of the Course Book and one Student Journal per child. Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning!
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Space
Lesson 2 – Discovering Stars
Lesson 3 – Locating Constellations
Lesson 4 – The Solar System and Our Sun
Lesson 5 – Terrestrial Planets: Mercury and Venus
Lesson 6 – Terrestrial Planets: Earth and Mars
Lesson 7 – The Phases of the Moon
Lesson 8 – The Tides and Gravity
Lesson 9 – Asteroids, Comets, Meteors, and Meteoroids
Lesson 10 – The Gas Giants: Jupiter and Saturn
Lesson 11 – The Gas Giants: Uranus and Neptune
Lesson 12 – The History of Astronomy
Lesson 13 – The Space Race
Lesson 14 – Space Exploration, Part 1: The Past
Lesson 15 – Space Exploration, Part 2: The Future
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How the Unit Works
Required Course Items
Course Book Course Book
Details:The 152-page full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Space Science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.
Student Journal Grades 3-6 Student Journal Grades 3-6
Details:Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Space Science Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.
Student Journal Grades 7-8 Student Journal Grades 7-8
Details:Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Space Science Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
Recommended Resources
Science Activity Book for Littles Science Activity Book for Littles
Details:The Space Science: Science Activity Book for Littles is an optional resource for your grades K–2 students. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the exciting universe of planets, stars, and space!
35 pages
Space Science Read-Aloud Book Pack
Details:Two full-color, interactive books for all ages included in the optional Space Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Space study. Purchase above.
Includes:
- Mars Exploration / 1960-2016 by Megan Noel
- The Story of Mae Jemison by Amy Drorbaugh
Galileo Space Science Grades 7-8 Extension
Details:We recommend this book as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8. Galileo will take you on a journey through the life of the father of modern experimental science. There is so much to learn about Galileo from being a great musician, an inventor, a mathematician, a teacher, and an author.
111 pages
The Story of Mae Jemison by Amy Drorbaugh
Details:Picture Book for All Ages
“I realized I would feel comfortable anywhere in the universe—because I belonged to and was a part of it, as much as any star, planet, asteroid, comet, or nebula.”
Young Mae Jemison was a dreamer. While other girls were expected to become nurses or teachers, Mae just knew she would one day become an astronaut. Fascinated by science and the night sky, Mae pushed through the obstacles before her to become the first female African American astronaut. People everywhere will be inspired by this story of aspiration, determination, and grit and will discover that they can achieve anything they can conceive!
32 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5"
This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Space Science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.
Mars Exploration / 1960–2016 by Megan Noel
Details:Picture Book for All Ages
For centuries mankind has been fascinated by the bright red spot in the sky that is Mars, one of our nearest spatial neighbors. The red planet was discovered in the night skies more than 4,000 years ago and since then has inspired multiple generations with dreams of space exploration and life on other planets. Discover the ongoing scientific journey to photograph and explore this mysterious planet, and perhaps someday, to land the first human being on its cratered surface.
24 pages, full-color, 11"X8.5"
This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Space Science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.
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