Today, we took a look at how we explore space--from the early telescopes that allowed a closer look at the moon and planets and stars, to space probes that have left our solar system. We got a look at life in the International Space Station (ISS) and what it takes to be an astronaut. The youngest class listened to an astronaut read them Max Goes to the Space Station from inside the ISS. Additional ActivitiesVideos:
Story Time from Space Various astronauts read picture books about space from the ISS. Astronaut Chris Hadfield Debunks Space Myths What have you heard about traveling to space? Why Do We Go To Space? A short video on what space exploration accomplishes. Astronaut Chris Hadfield Makes a Space Burrito Watch how food works in space. Activities: When will the International Space Station fly over the Bay Area? Check out this link here, where you can see all the upcoming opportunities to see the ISS above us! Or check out this live stream of what they can see from the ISS right now. Space Exploration History Learning Cards This free printable card set will help with the dates and events that have occurred in the past 70 years of space exploration. Junior Rangers in Space Learn about space exploration and earn this Jr. Ranger badge from your own home! Or check out one of these other badges you can earn at home: 10 Junior Rangers Badges to Earn at Home. Challenge your family to see who can engineer a lander that can keep two "alien" marshmallows inside a cup when dropped. Check out the idea here. Or try one of these STEM challenges as a family. Can you work as a team to complete the Space Docking Challenge? Or create a Mars colony?
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