Category: Space
The area around, between, and within objects. Space can be positive (filled) or negative (empty). (Examples: overlapping shapes, foreground/background exercises, spatial drawing)
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“Space-Safe” Foods
Taste and compare different “space‑safe” foods to see which ones would work best for astronauts.
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NASA‑style Launch Script
Read or perform a NASA‑style launch script to learn how a real terminal countdown works during an Artemis‑type mission.
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Moon SciStarter Projects
Choose and participate in a Moon Themed citizen‑science project from SciStarter that matches personal abilities and interests.
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Simple Cardboard Rover
Build and test a simple rover using recycled materials, then improve the design to help it move better.
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Cookie Moon Phases
Create the 8 phases of the moon using cookies and frosting to show how the moon changes over time.
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Simple Moon-Lander Model
Design and build a simple moon‑lander model that can protect two “astronauts” during a drop test.
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Simple SLS Model
Youth build a simple paper model of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket using rolled tubes, cones, and cut‑out shapes.
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Book List: Artemis
With the launch of Artemis II scheduled for 2026, many youth will want to read about the name sake of the program, the Greek Goddess Artemis. These selections range from the mythology of the Greek goddess to the modern-day NASA mission
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Moon Prints
Youth create a textured moon picture using foil stamping to explore how craters form on the moon’s surface.
