Journey through space! Let’s take a trip to the stars, planets and suns and discover the amazing wonders of the night sky.

During this half-term, we’ll read information texts to find out about the Solar System and the Sun, using mnemonics to help us remember the facts. We’ll learn about our Solar System and investigate the cycle of day into night. We’ll learn about Galileo, the ‘father’ of modern astronomy and his famous astronomical discoveries. Taking on the roles of the planets, we’ll use movement to demonstrate the motions of the planets and moons. We’ll investigate lunar myths and write some of our own.  Then we’ll make our own space suits and think about some important design features necessary to keep astronauts safe in space.

We will also learn all about the first moon landing in 1969 and write and record our own news reports about it!

Help your child prepare for their project
The possibilities are endless when you’re thinking about the vastness of space. Why not work together to make a papier mâché model of your favourite planet? You could also watch a science-fiction film or read a book to see how space is presented. Alternatively, visit the local library together to find fascinating non-fiction books about space.