What are some space activities?

It’s time to blast off for learning!

  • Make a model solar system.
  • Snack on the moon phases.
  • Use geoboards to map constellations.
  • Create an astronaut training center.
  • Blow a rocket to space.
  • Play a solar system flashcard game.
  • Find out why the moon has craters.
  • Assemble marshmallow constellations.

What are some space related topics?

Subtopics:

  • Astronomical instruments.
  • Astronomy – general.
  • Astrophysics.
  • Celestial mechanics.
  • Cosmology.
  • Extragalactic systems.
  • Radioastronomy.
  • Solar system, Sun and planets.

What can I teach kids about space?

Here are some fun ways to teach your child about space.

  • Read books about outer space.
  • Make arts and crafts projects about space.
  • Talk to your child’s teacher for more ideas.

How do you get kids excited about space?

How to Get Your Child Interested in Astronomy

  1. Paint the Ceiling. This is one of the easiest and effective ways to get your kid’s attention turn to the skies.
  2. Take your Kids Star Gazing.
  3. Buy them some Books on Astronomy.
  4. Buy a Telescope.
  5. Get the Star Walk 2 – Night Sky Map.

What can kids do at NASA?

Activities

  • The Space Place Experiment Center. It’s science time!
  • PDFs of Space Place activities.
  • Write your own zany adventure story!
  • Do a Science Fair Project!
  • Guide your spacecraft through a…
  • Launch a rocket from a spinning…
  • Play Solar System Switch-a-Roo!
  • Ions in action.

How do you write a space story?

To start, think about:

  1. What planets will be involved in your story?
  2. Will there be a main planet? Which one?
  3. How do people travel?
  4. What kind of races and peoples exist on the planets?
  5. What kind of creatures exist?
  6. What are homes like?
  7. Do the planets have capital cities?
  8. Do the planets have small towns?

Will NASA send a kid to space?

There’s no reason to risk a child’s life given our current space involvement. Save your money and buy a ticket when commercial trips are available publicly, but NASA will NOT EVER send a child up for experimenting.

What do kids love about space?

Space is a great subject for kids because it’s something they’re naturally interested in. It can help build a love of learning in science, engineering, technology, mathematics and so much more.

How can I join NASA as a student?

STEM Opportunities for Students

  1. High School Aerospace Scholars.
  2. In-flight Education Downlinks.
  3. Micro-g Neutral Buoyancy Experiment Design Teams (Micro-g NExT)
  4. Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP)
  5. Moon to Mars.
  6. NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS)
  7. NASA Internships and Fellowships.