Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
Turn your backyard into a launch pad! Watch Making Rockets in Your Backyard Video No astronaut’s mission is possible without a rocket to blast your ship off into space. In this video, a member of the NY STEAM Bus at Niskayuna CSD shows us how we can build a rocket in our backyard with items …
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to transport moon rock samples? Watch Moon Rock Mystery Box Video Imagine you’re an astronaut traveling to the moon to bring some rocks back to Earth so you can study them. You’ll need something to transport all of those rocks in. In this video, a member …
Take a visit to space with these great e-books! The moon, stars and planets are all within reach, thanks to these books in the Summer Adventure virtual library. In this video, Kathleen Skeals, deputy superintendent in the North Colonie Central School District, shows us how stories – both make-believe and real – can teach us …
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Shoot for the moon with this recipe! Even if you miss, you’ll land a tasty treat! What You Need Rice cakes Peanut butter, jelly, cream cheese or other type of spread Sliced bananas Cheerios cereal or similar brand What To Do Spread your topping of choice on your “moon” rice cake. Place a few banana …
No need for a rocket ship. Set off on your space adventure from the comfort of your home! How far can you go in this space adventure? Match the shapes and colors to advance levels, and see just how far you can go in space! This activity enforces shape recognition and critical thinking skills.
Picture yourself reading a story in space as the Earth rotates below! Story Time from Space is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation, which sends children’s books to the International Space Station for astronauts to read aloud to students on Earth. Check out their site for their full collection of read-aloud videos and …
featuredCreate gorgeous galaxy slime in just minutes with liquid glue, water and contact solution. Midnight Galaxy Slime This glittery slime is as fun to look at as it is to play with! What You Need 6 oz. black glitter liquid glue ½ c. water ½ c. baking soda 1 tbsp. contact solution What To …
If you’ve ever played “Hot Potato,” you will surely see the similarities with this fun game of Hot Moon. What You Need A small round object, such as a ball or stuffed animal Music What To Do Players arrange themselves in a circle and toss a small, round object, such as a ball, to each …
Journey to the stars with some space singalong songs! Watch the video and sing and move along with this song about traveling to outer space. Song Lyrics (Pound fists on lap to the steady beat.) All systems ready At Mission Control, We blast off at midnight And head for our goal Into space. Chorus: Away, …
In this activity, children will build a tasty rocket ship out of their favorite fresh fruits. Fuel up on fresh fruit with this with this fun and super-healthy snack. Grapes and banana slices form stripes on this Rocket Kabob – much like the stripes on the famed Saturn V rocket. What You Need Bamboo skewers …
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