“In The Construction Zone” Module 11 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 11 Warm-Up: Architecture Scavenger Hunt Throughout history, around the world, humans have been building shelters. Over time, the shelters were built using new materials and the designs kept changing. Today, homes and buildings are made from many different types of materials and designs. Explore your home or take a walk (with […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 11 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 11 Balls and Ramps Experiment with gravity! Build ramps and test them out. What will roll down the ramp? What will get stuck? Figure out ways to make your toys roll fast or slow. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 11_ Balls and Ramps Movement Break – Urbanity […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 10 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 10 Warm-Up: Measuring Pick five objects in your home that you use everyday. Measure these items in inches or centimetres. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 10_Measuring Warm Up Straw Structure Challenges Engineers are people who work with others to find solutions to problems. In this activity, you […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 10 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 10 Reflective Accessories A construction worker needs to be very visible when they are on the job! Sometimes they work at night or during bad weather. For this activity, you will make a reflective accessory, like a necklace or a hat, that you can wear as you do your Explore It projects and […]
“In Outer Space” Module 9 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 9 Warm-Up: Constellations Constellations are a way to identify clusters of stars in outer space. Many constellations have stories that come from different cultures and parts of the world. Now, you get to create your own constellation! For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 9_Warm-Up Star Projection Planetariums use […]
“In Outer Space” Module 9 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 9 Moon Habitat Use newspaper and tape to build a habitat for astronauts on the moon! For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 9_ Moon Habitat Movement Break – Urbanity Dance Planet Collage Design your own planet by using paper and glue to make a collage! You can create […]
“In Outer Space” Module 8 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 8 Warm-Up: Research about Mars Rovers Do some research on the NASA webpage, Space Place, to learn more about Mars Rovers. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 8_Warm-Up Create Your Mars Rover After researching about Mars rovers, it’s time for you to apply what you’ve learned and make […]
“In Outer Space” Module 8 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 8 Slime Use a few different ingredients to make your own out-of-this-world slime! Decide if your slime is alien goo from another planet or full of stars from the universe. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 8_ Slime Movement Break – Urbanity Dance Movement Break – Urbanity Dance […]
“In Outer Space” Module 7 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 7 Warm-Up: Planets & Distance How close or far are the planets from the Sun? Follow the video or directions below to make a model that will help you see the distance between the planets. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 7_Planets Warm-Up Alissa’s Planets Video Straw Rockets […]
“In Outer Space” Module 7 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 7 Shadow Prints Have you ever noticed how many shadows you see everyday? Create a picture by tracing shadows on a piece of paper, and turning it into your own work of art! For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: _Module 7_ Sun Prints and Shadows Movement Break – Urbanity […]