Going where no man has gone before...

We are starting our science unit on the Solar System this week. Brandon has been waiting for this section all year. It is his favorite! I'm also pretty excited because we are doing a more focused study on planets this year and I have some good non-text book activities to work on.

Over a year ago, I bought a solar system puzzle with planet-shaped pieces. The kids are working on that this week and next. I LOVE puzzles, so it is taking all my self control to not work on it too!

I also am excited to take them to the Columbia Space Center - we've never been there before and I think they might have some cool things for us to take a look at!

But, to kick things off, Sophia BEGGED to re-do the OREO lunar models that they did in 3rd grade. So, we tested their memory on the moon...

It was definitely more about the OREOs than the moon, but it was fun and yummy!