Space Takeaway Homework

Space – Above & Beyond Takeaway Homework
Model
Baking
Make a model showing an aspect
Bake some space themed
of our ‘Space – Above and
biscuits/cookies/cakes. Include
photographs* and the recipe and
Beyond’ topic
method
Choose one item from
the menu every
wee k.
Try to increase the
‘spiciness’ of the ‘dish’
each time.
The ‘hotter’ the dish,
the greater number of
house points achieved!
You should complete at
least one ‘Extra Hot’
item.
News Report
Create a news report about
the first moon landing. Create a
short film* or a newspaper
report
Email Writing
Imagine you are an astronaut
in space. Write an email home
to your family telling them all
about your space experience
Maths
Write some multiplication or
rounding word problems using
space or space exploration as
the theme
Character Study
Complete a character study of
astronaut Tim Peake or Buzz
Aldrin. Present your work as a
poster or a fact file
Phases of the Moon
Draw or model (with labels) the
phases of the moon to show
how the moon changes as it
moves around the earth
Education City
Log on to Education City and
complete some of the activities
set
Space Mission
Research one of the recent
space missions eg; Juno,
Rosetta, Mars Orbiter Mission
or Hayabusa 2
Create your own planet
Draw, sketch or use Minecraft
to create a new planet,
considering appearance and
atmosphere. Remember to take
photos if you use Minecraft*
Eclipse Research
Use the internet or books from
the library to find out about
how and why solar and lunar
eclipses occur
Mnemonic
Create your own mnemonic or
rhyme to help remember the
planets and their order
Parents/Carers – Homework is an important part of
your child’s academic learning. Please support your child
with their homework by helping them, sitting with them
and showing an interest in what they have been
learning.
*Films or photos can be tweeted to @PMPSYear5 or
emailed to [email protected].
If you have any questions or queries about this or any
other matter, please see Mr House or Mrs Mohun.