Learning Activities

 

Activity 1:  Finding Star Constellations

Download the free app SkyView to a tablet or phone





Use the app to find the different planets, constellations and other items in space!

Can you find the International Space Station ?

Remember to comment on the Padlet below what constellations you find - how many can we find as a class ?  Click on the purple + to add yours.  



    

Made with Padlet


 

Activity 2:  Designing a Planet

Now it is time to use your creative thinking!  It was announced today that our class has found a NEW planet that no-one knows anything about!  What does it look like ?  Where is it located ?  What are you going to call your planet ?  We are going to design our planet using TinkerCad and you need to tell me a few facts about your new discovery!

  1. Go to https://www.tinkercad.com/ and make sure that you are signed into our class.  
  2. Use your creativity to make your planet
  3. Using the Notes, name your planet
  4. Write 2 "facts" about your planet


Use this link to look at mine!

Mrs Olsson's Planet


Activity 3 - QUIZ TIME

Answer the Blooket Quiz !


https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=65b4c94814fd8fd4b0070baf


Activity 4 - Make a Sun Dial

Now its time to make your own sun dial.  

Using the instructions HERE make your own sundial. 

Take 3 photos of your sundial at different times, showing the earths rotation on its axis.

Email those photographs as an attachment to Mrs Olsson.  

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