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Little Explorers in Space


 Imaginative lessons introduce basic ideas about space and our solar system through fun storytelling.

 Description : This imaginative course introduces early astronomy by using storytelling and hands‑on projects to explore the night sky, simple models of the solar system, and the idea of planets and stars.

Category : Science
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Exploring the Night Sky

Section 1: Moon Magic
- Lesson 1: Moon Phases
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Moon Phases
- Lesson 2: Observing the Moon
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Observing the Moon

Section 2: Star Gazing
- Lesson 1: Identifying Stars
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Stars
- Lesson 2: Twinkling Lights
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Twinkling Lights

Section 3: Cosmic Patterns
- Lesson 1: Simple Constellations
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Simple Constellations
- Lesson 2: Connecting the Dots
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Connecting the Dots

Section 4: Lunar Landscapes
- Lesson 1: Surface Features of the Moon
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Surface Features of the Moon
- Lesson 2: Craters and Plains
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Craters and Plains

Section 5: Night Sky Stories
- Lesson 1: Myths of the Moon and Stars
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Myths of the Moon and Stars
- Lesson 2: Storytelling Under the Stars
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Storytelling Under the Stars


Module 2: Our Solar System Basics

Section 1: Meet the Sun
- Lesson 1: The Sun – Our Bright Star
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 The Sun – Our Bright Star
- Lesson 2: How the Sun Lights Our World
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 How the Sun Lights Our World

Section 2: Planet Introductions
- Lesson 1: What Are Planets?
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 What Are Planets?
- Lesson 2: Comparing Planet Sizes
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparing Planet Sizes

Section 3: Our Home Planet
- Lesson 1: Earth: Our Special Blue Planet
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Earth: Our Special Blue Planet
- Lesson 2: How Earth is Different
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 How Earth is Different

Section 4: Small Space Neighbors
- Lesson 1: Moons, Comets, and Asteroids
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Moons, Comets, and Asteroids
- Lesson 2: Meteors and Shooting Stars
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Meteors and Shooting Stars

Section 5: Simple Space Observation
- Lesson 1: Using Binoculars for the Sky
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Using Binoculars for the Sky
- Lesson 2: Drawing What You See
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Drawing What You See


Module 3: Planetary Adventures

Section 1: A Visit to Mercury
- Lesson 1: Meeting Mercury
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Meeting Mercury
- Lesson 2: Mercury’s Hot Surface
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Mercury’s Hot Surface

Section 2: Journey to Venus
- Lesson 1: Discovering Venus
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Discovering Venus
- Lesson 2: Clouds and Bright Skies on Venus
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Clouds and Bright Skies on Venus

Section 3: Red Planet – Mars
- Lesson 1: Exploring Mars
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Exploring Mars
- Lesson 2: Mars in Our Stories
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Mars in Our Stories

Section 4: Giant Gas Planets
- Lesson 1: Learning About Jupiter
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning About Jupiter
- Lesson 2: Saturn’s Beautiful Rings
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Saturn’s Beautiful Rings

Section 5: Distant Wonders
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Uranus and Neptune
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Uranus and Neptune
- Lesson 2: Fun Facts About Distant Worlds
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Fun Facts About Distant Worlds


Module 4: Hands-On Science Tools

Section 1: Building Simple Telescopes
- Lesson 1: Gathering Materials for a Telescope
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Gathering Materials for a Telescope
- Lesson 2: Assembling a Basic Telescope
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Assembling a Basic Telescope

Section 2: Crafting a Solar System Model
- Lesson 1: Collecting Everyday Materials
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Collecting Everyday Materials
- Lesson 2: Constructing Your Model
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Constructing Your Model

Section 3: Exploring with Binoculars
- Lesson 1: How Binoculars Work
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 How Binoculars Work
- Lesson 2: Outdoor Binocular Activity
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Outdoor Binocular Activity

Section 4: Light and Shadows
- Lesson 1: Playing with Shadows and Light
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Playing with Shadows and Light
- Lesson 2: Simple Science of Light
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Simple Science of Light

Section 5: Creative Space Crafts
- Lesson 1: Crafting Paper Planets
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Crafting Paper Planets
- Lesson 2: Decorating Your Solar System
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Decorating Your Solar System


Module 5: Star Stories and More

Section 1: Tales of the Cosmos
- Lesson 1: The Story of the Big Dipper
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 The Story of the Big Dipper
- Lesson 2: Legends of Orion
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Legends of Orion

Section 2: Imaginary Space Adventures
- Lesson 1: Adventure to a Faraway Planet
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Adventure to a Faraway Planet
- Lesson 2: Imagining Friendly Aliens
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Imagining Friendly Aliens

Section 3: Heroes in Space
- Lesson 1: Astronaut Adventures
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Astronaut Adventures
- Lesson 2: Discovering Space Pioneers
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Discovering Space Pioneers

Section 4: Art in the Stars
- Lesson 1: Drawing Your Favorite Constellation
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Drawing Your Favorite Constellation
- Lesson 2: Painting a Night Sky
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Painting a Night Sky

Section 5: Review and Reflect
- Lesson 1: Recap of Our Space Journey
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recap of Our Space Journey
- Lesson 2: Sharing Our Own Space Stories
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Our Own Space Stories