Minions Club
Program Brief
Age Group: 5-7 years (Minions club – basic level Physics/Maths concepts)
Session Cadence: Biweekly
Topics Covered:
Activities:
Discover the basics of space science, including the solar system, planets, moons, stars, and galaxies, through interactive storytelling and hands-on exploration.
Explore the Sun, Moon, and planets of our solar system, learning about their characteristics, orbits, and unique features through fun games and activities.
Introduce basic concepts of aerodynamics and aviation, including the principles of flight, types of aircraft, and the role of pilots and astronauts in space exploration.
Spark creativity and imagination with space-themed storytelling sessions, encouraging children to envision their own space adventures and missions to distant planets.
Engage in hands-on activities such as building model rockets, creating planetary motion projects, and designing paper airplanes to explore scientific concepts in a playful and interactive way.
Activities:
Construct and decorate model rockets using simple materials like paper, cardboard, and craft supplies, encouraging creativity and hands-on experimentation.
Create simple models to demonstrate the orbits and rotations of planets around the Sun, promoting understanding of basic astronomical concepts.
Listen to engaging stories about space exploration, alien encounters, and cosmic adventures, inspiring children to imagine their own space missions and discoveries.
Design and fold paper airplanes of different shapes and sizes, exploring aerodynamic principles such as lift, drag, and thrust through playful experimentation.
Use child-friendly telescopes or binoculars to observe celestial objects such as the Moon, planets, and stars, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the night sky.