Postcards from Space

In this interdisciplinary activity, students choose an object in the Solar System to “visit” then send a postcard to a loved one describing their adventure (via “interplanetary post”). Postcards From Space combines science knowledge (astronomy), art, and writing skills.

Grades covered: through 8
Curriculum Topics: Solar System, Language Arts, Art

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Language Arts
  • Earth and Space Science
  • Grades K-2
  • Grades 3-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
  • Art
Tags: Writing, Solar System
Subjects covered: ["Earth\/Space Science","Language Arts"]