5th Grade Space Lesson “Mission Mars”

This "Mission Mars" STEAMation box is the ultimate adventure into space for 5th graders. Aligned with educational standards for the space unit, these lessons give you the flexibility to include other standards at your discretion. This project box is divided into six captivating parts: Introduction to Space, Reading, Storytelling and Claymation, 3D Design powered by Tinkercad, Coding, and Sonification. Students follow the thrilling journey of the Treehouse Heroes as they explore Mars, bringing scientific concepts to life in exciting, hands-on ways. Each section builds critical skills, from reading comprehension to storytelling, 3D modeling, and coding, empowering students with a holistic, memorable learning experience that transforms STEM education into a story-driven adventure.

  • Digital Material

    • Teachers Guide

    • Story Book

    • Powerpoint Presentation

    • Assorted Worksheets, Flashcards, and Games for printing

    • Links to step-by-step and supplemental videos and books

    Physical Materials

    • Background Set

    • Camera Stand

    • Props for Set

    • Clay for Modeling Characters

    • Clay sculpting Tools

    • stable internet connection

    • electronic viewing device(s) for group viewing of videos, and powerpoint presentation material

    • individual computers for small group or individual lessons

    • a copier to print handouts, flashcards, games and quizzes

    • a camera capture device for shooting the movie (smartphone, laptop, or tablet)

  • You will need to use a capture device and software to create the movie. We suggest using a Smartphone or iPad with the app Stop Motion Studio Pro.

    It only costs a few dollars and you can download it on the App store. Available for iPhone, iPad, and macOS as well as Android and Windows.

    You can also use the HUE camera (sold separately) attached to a laptop to supercharge your production.

Standards

    • ELAGSE5RL3

    • ELAGSE5RL4

    • ELAGSE5RI1

    • ELAGSE5RI3

    • ELAGSE5RI4

    • ELAGSE5RF4

    • ELAGSE5SL1

    • ELAGSE5SL2

    • ELAGSE5SL4

    • ELAGSE5SL5

    • ELAGSE5L4

    • 1.4 Innovative Designer

    • 1.5 Computational Thinker

    • 1.6 Creative Communicator

    • Empowered Learner - CSS.EL.3-5.1

    • Knowledge Constructor - CSS.KC.3-5.2

    • Innovative Designer and Creator - CSS.IDC.3-5.4

    • Computational Thinker - CSS.CT.3-5.5

    • Creative Communicator CSS.CC.3-5.6

    • 5.MP

    • 5.MDR.7

    • 5.GSR.8

    • 5-ESS1-1:

    • 5-ESS2-2

    • 5-PS2-1

    • MA5.CR.1

    • MA5.CR.2

    • MA5.CR.3

    • MA5.PR

    • MA5.PR.2

    • MA5.PR.3

    • VA5.CR.1

    • VA5.CR.2

    • VA5.CR.4

    • VA5.PR.1

    • VA5.RE.1

    • Historic People

    • Collaboration