Astroland: A Science Camp for Kids
Send your little explorer out into space! This 5-day science camp has five awesome experiments perfect for kids in grades K-2.
Developed in partnership with the California Science Center
Format
PDF workbook that you can print and hand to your child, including supply lists, instructions, and step-by-step pictures for 5 space-themed projects.
Duration
Self-paced. We recommend one project per day, but move at the speed that makes sense for your child (and you)!
Time
Project completion times vary, but your child should expect to spend 1-3 hours on each project.
What your child will learn
- How scientists launch space ships and astronauts into space
- Why planets move around the sun
- What asteroids are made of and how they react to magnets
- How electrons and the forces of physics make objects like rollercoasters and bumper cars move
Why should you get this course for your child?
- To save time. It's tough to string together educational projects to keep your kid busy and learning. These projects were designed by the California Science Center for their virtual Hands-On Science Camp, so you can trust that the projects are professionally curated and age-appropriate to maximize learning.
- Because you want to foster your child's love of science. Leverage their curiosity and fascination with science to help them get ahead academically. Getting kids to do homework can be like pulling teeth, but making toys is so much fun!
- So your child can learn at home with your help. All of these projects are completely achievable and accessible at home. You don't need to go to a science center or a lab. Many kids have completed this science camp virtually, so you know the projects are approachable.
Course Overview
5 Science Projects
Project 1: A Galactic Roller Coaster
Design, decorate, and build your own galactic roller coaster that gives you cool scientific insights into how objects use energy to move. Let's get rolling!
Project 2: A Shooting Star Car
Learn about shooting stars while making an awesome little motorized car!
Project 3: An Astronaut Launcher
Parabolic flight might sound fancy, but our digestible explanations will have your child totally engrossed. Plus, they'll get to make an astronaut launcher.
Project 4: A Planet Merry Go Round
Build a merry go round featuring the planets in our solar system! Then, once it's built, explore how objects rotate around a fixed point (just like planets moving around the sun!)
Project 5: An Asteroid Catching Game
Get the inside scoop on asteroids, then make an Asteroid Catching Game and see how many asteroids you can grab with your magnetic rocket ship!
Meet the Expert
California Science Center
Educational Non-Profit
The California Science Center presents science learning for all ages through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and exciting giant screen films. Its integrated approach includes an elementary school and education resource center, all in one location. In 2020, the Science Center's Virtual Hands-On Science Astroland and Adventureland Camp was run in partnership with wikiHow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much supervision will these projects need from me?
Some supervision will be required, depending on your child's age and learning style. Kids who are 4-5 years old will need a lot of guidance, while kids ages 7-8 can often follow the instructions on their own.
How will I receive this course?
Once you've completed the enrollment process, you'll be able to download the course as a PDF. Gather the supplies using our handy lists. Your child can then go through the written instructions and images to complete each project.
What age range is this course best for?
This course is perfect for kids in Grades K-2, between the ages of 4 and 8.
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What are others saying?
Allison
Anytime I can get my kids something that teaches them stuff while being fun is a total score! This workbook was a winner. My kids had fun and it was cool to see what they learned!
Santi
This was a great purchase for the family. My son and I built these together over the past few weeks, and both had a great time.
Yousef
Cool activities from wikiHow. Would buy more stuff like this again from them, they know what they're doing with education products.
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