Backpack Contents

Books

1. Where does the sun go? TechTots STEM
2. On the moon by Anna Milbourne, ill. By Benji Davies
3. Big book of stars and planets
4. Man on the moon ( a day in the life of Bob) by Simon Bartram

Activities

1. Solar system

Contents: 8 pieces

2. Astronaut dress-up

Contents: jumpsuit, gloves, shiny helmet, and reusable nametag. Suitable for 3 - 6 years

3. Shining Stars Projector

Contents: Projector in stand, 3 discs, with 8 images on each (24 images total).

IRISH ALTERNATIVE

Míp scríofa ag Máire Zepf, maisithe ag Paddy Donnelly

Additional Resources

Rocket Launch-Science Foundation Ireland

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/col/rocket_launch.pdf

https://www.sfi.ie/site-files/primary-science/media/pdfs/irish/col/roicead_a_theilgeadh.pdf

Make a paper mouse fly like a rocket using a milk bottle and some air pressure.

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/rocket-mice/

This video explains day and night

https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/where-does-the-sun-go-at-night/

Usborne Quicklinks- Age-appropriate websites and videos

https://usborne.com/gb/quicklinks/quicklink/my-very-first-space-book