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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Space
Quantity	1
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Blast Off into Space: A Math Adventure!

Introduction

Greetings, Space Explorers!

Welcome, Year 1! Today, we’re going to blast off into the exciting world of space while discovering wonderful math concepts! Before we travel to the stars, let’s start with a fun space riddle to get our brains working!

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Warm-Up Activity: Riddle Time!

Riddle: I have no weight, but I can push you high.
I twinkle at night and can light up the sky.
What am I?

(Pause for students to think and respond!)

Answer: Stars! Great job, little astronauts! Just like stars, numbers can shine when we solve problems in maths!

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Mission Briefing: Today’s Learning Objectives

Today, we will embark on a space mission where we will learn about:

1. Counting Planets: We’ll count and identify the eight planets in our solar system.
2. Shapes in Space: We will explore shapes that we can find in space, such as circles, spheres, and triangles.
3. Patterns in the Galaxy: We will create patterns using star stickers and planet pictures.

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Let’s Get Ready for Takeoff!

Materials Needed:

• Star and planet stickers
• Counting mats (with outlines of planets)
• Shape templates (circle, square, triangle)

Before we head off, let's stretch our arms and pretend to float in space, just like astronauts do!

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Concluding the Launch

We’re going to have a fantastic time today, and I can’t wait to see how you all can use your math skills to explore the universe. So, strap in, and let’s get ready for our mathematical launch into space! 🚀🌟