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Theme 4 - Get into space

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Space
Space 20%

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Blast off to space to learn more the planets and our galaxy. 

Safety message

  • Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
  • Always remember to risk assess and plan for free time, even if it's just the first five minutes of the meeting.
  • Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
  • Maintain and keep medical records up to date, check for any allergies or intolerances, this way you can plan to have the right resources.
  • Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.

Activities

Out of this world

10 mins

Turn into a planet or a star and explore the differences between the two in this action-packed game.

  • Meets
  • Requirement 5

Create a glow in the dark galaxy

1 hours

Create a glow-in-the-dark galaxy to learn all about the Milky Way!

  • Meets
  • Requirement 5

Preparation

Equipment

  • Black or dark blue card
  • Glow-in-the-dark paint
  • Glow-in-the-dark space stickers
  • Neon or acrylic paints (optional)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Sponges
  • Old, clean toothbrushes
  • Paint palettes
  • Something to protect tables with
  • Aprons or old clothes (optional)
  • Pictures of the Milky Way and different galaxies (optional)

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