Rocket Ship Design Studio

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Our Universe
• Learning area: Visual Arts
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Design and create a three-dimensional rocket ship
• Practice cutting, folding, and constructing
• Express creativity through personal design choices

Materials

• Cardboard tubes (toilet paper or paper towel)
• Construction paper
• Scissors and glue
• Markers and crayons
• Metallic paper or foil
• Decorative materials (buttons, sequins)

Instructions

Design and build personal rocket ships that can 'blast off' to explore the universe, developing construction skills and creativity.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to construct, decorate, and explain their rocket design.

More from Our Universe

• Marbled Planet Painting
• Astronaut Self-Portraits
• Space Mural Collaboration
• Mister Sun Dance
• Jumping Bean Planet Game
• Moon Walking and Space Movements
• Planet Orbit Relay
• Asteroid Dodgeball