Get to know our galaxy with an astronomy-themed, hands-on activity. Scholars watch an informative video, answer questions, and construct a model of the Milky Way in order to examine its contents and the distance inside it.  

Concepts

galaxies, the milky way galaxy, the solar system, stars, astronomy, model building, model making, light years, black holes, the universe

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Display finished products at Open House or Back-to-School Night 
• Assign the link for learners to watch at home prior to conducting the activity portion of the lesson
• Save time and money; ask parents and guardians to donate supplies

Classroom Considerations

• Although the targeted age range is on the younger side, the lesson also works well with older children  
• Have the video ready to play in full screen prior to the start of the lesson to avoid seeing user comments or recommended videos   

Pros

• Additional worksheets come in a variety of languages 
• Provides background information
• Lesson directions are clear and written in detail  

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.1.1.a SL.1.5 SL.2.1.a SL.2.5 SL.3.1.a SL.3.5 SL.4.1.a SL.4.5 SL.5.1.a SL.5.5