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