Getting Ready to Teach Space Hazards

Welcome to your guide for teaching the Space Hazards unit in grades 3-5 out-of-school programs.

Welcome to your guide for teaching the Space Hazards unit in grades 3-5 out-of-school programs.

Welcome to Space Hazards!

This page is dedicated to helping you explore the educator resources for Space Hazards. The exploration below has been designed to support your successful implementation of the Space Hazards unit.

To get ready to teach Space Hazards, the resource below will engage you in:

  • Experiencing a Space Hazards activity
  • Reviewing the unit-specific resources for Space Hazards (e.g., materials lists)
  • Exploring different options for implementation that best fit with your learning environment

Space Hazards Educator Resource Exploration

Whether working solo or with a team, this deep dive into the Space Hazards unit resources will best prepare you for a successful launch with your learners.

Experience a Space Hazards Adventure (45-60 min.)

  • Prep materials for this activity

  • Engage in Context Setting Activity – Ready SET Go!

Get a high-level view of the unit (15-25 min.)

  • Navigating the Unit (video)★
  • Exploring the Unit Learning Pathway ★

Explore the Features and Teaching Supports (35 min.)

  • Review the Materials List ★

    • Interactive materials list
    • Printable materials list
  • Strategies to support Multilingual Learners, Learners with Diverse Physical Abilities and Indigenous Learners

Implementation Plans (10 min.)

Chart your course for your specific program!

  • Suggested implementation plans for afterschool and summer camps★

★  If you don’t have time for the longer exploration of Space Hazards, exploring these resources are essential preparation and will take ~45 min.

Additional supports

You can use this printable version of the resource exploration outlined above that provides space to capture planning notes and reflections.

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