Space Missions Project-Based Adventures in Space Activity Unit (Sample) | Everyday Play N Learn Curriculum Series

Subjects Covered: Astronomy & Planetary Science, Chemical Reaction STEM, Art & Constellations, Coding & Spatial Direction, & Solar System Quiz Literacy

Core Skills: Chemical Reaction Rocket Launching, Fine Motor Constellation Pin-Punching, Algorithmic Directional Navigation, Solar System Planet Identification, & Astronomy Vocabulary Recall

Ignite your young astronaut’s imagination and scientific curiosity with the Space Missions Project-Based Adventures in Space Activity Unit by Everyday Play N Learn! This action-packed 7-page printable unit bridges hands-on chemistry, constellation art, early coding logic, and planetary science.

Ideal for elementary science centers, homeschool STEM labs, or out-of-school time (OST) enrichment programming, this activity set combines step-by-step experiments with creative exploration. Children build chemical-reaction rockets, create glowing constellation lanterns, solve directional astronaut coding paths, identify planets using clue-based traits, and test their space knowledge with a solar system quiz.

What's Inside:

• STEM Rocket Launch: Build and launch a bottle rocket powered by a carbon dioxide chemical reaction using baking soda and vinegar.

• Constellation Lanterns Craft: Poke pin-hole star patterns into cups/jars and use LED lights to project constellations like the Big Dipper or Orion onto dark walls.

• Astronaut Coding Path: Use directional navigation cards to guide an astronaut through a spatial grid to reach their rocketship.

• Planet Identification Challenge: Match all eight solar system planets to their unique traits, such as icy rings, side rotations, and red landscapes.

• Solar System Quiz: Test space knowledge with a 10-question quiz covering the Sun, Moon, Earth, stars, constellations, and planetary facts.