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Explore the Solar System in a Lapbook

Take advantage of a child's natural fascination with outer space and space travel with this science unit study!  What child doesn't like to pretend he's an astronaut, flying a spaceship to a distant planet or yet to be discovered galaxy? Channel that curiosity into the creation of a space lapbook! It is so much fun, the children won't realize that they are "doing school!"

Space Lapbook Photos 

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The photos below are of my own daughter's space lapbook.

Space Lapbook Cover by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Space Lapbook Cover

Inside view by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Inside view

Rocket Book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Rocket Book

Rocket Book one flap open by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Rocket Book one flap...

Animals in space tri-fold by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Animals in space tri...

Left side mini-books by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Left side mini-books

Inside The Way Planets Travel by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Inside The Way Plane...

Inside Space Shuttle book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Inside Space Shuttle...

Our Solar System book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Our Solar System boo...

Inside Our Solar System by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Inside Our Solar Sys...

Another page of Our Solar System by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Another page of Our...

Phases of Moon -- flap book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Phases of Moon -- fl...

Satellites mini-book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Satellites mini-book

Types of Galaxies by jimmiehomeschoolmom

Types of Galaxies

Types of Galaxies open -- accordion book by jimmiehomeschoolmom

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Space Related Topics 

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Space is a broad topic that offers an abundance of possible mini-book subjects. You may want your lapbook to cover a specific tangent, or you may want a broad overview. Consider these topics as you plan.

  • Our solar system -- the sun, planets, and moons
  • Stars
  • Galaxies
  • Qualities of outer space
  • Space travel
  • Living in Space
  • Comets, meteors, meteorites
  • Satelites
  • Animals in space
  • History of space travel (timeline) and famous expeditions
  • Spacecraft

Space Reproducibiles 


Each of these resources is a reproducible book that can easily be used in lapbooking.

Theme Pockets - July

Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/23/2009) Buy Now
Used Price: $9.96

ScienceWorks for Kids: Exploring Space

Amazon Price: $11.69 (as of 11/23/2009) Buy Now
Used Price: $2.39

Giant Science Resource Book: Grades 1-6

This book is not exclusively about space, but does have a whole section about the solar system. I have used this book over and over in our science studies. To preview the entire contents, see Google Books.

You can also buy this book directly from Evan Moor in a convenient ebook format!

Amazon Price: $17.81 (as of 11/23/2009) Buy Now
Used Price: $9.28

Air and Space Coloring and Activity Book

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 11/23/2009) Buy Now
Used Price: $4.94

History of Space Exploration Coloring Book (Colouring Books)

Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 11/23/2009) Buy Now
Used Price: $0.01

Free Space Related Coloring Pages 

mars explorationColoring pages are so versatile! They can be used for the cover of the lapbook. Or print them small for minibook pages. The individual graphics can also be cut off of the pages for children who prefer not to draw.

A Solar System Coloring Book
A cover page, a page for the sun, each planet, and even comets and asteroids! Each page has a small picture and informational text.
Space Exploration Coloring Pages
From space stations to astronauts! Many choices are here -- all detailed, realistic images.
Edupics Space Exploration
A variety of images -- both fanciful and realistic.
Funschool's Space Pages
A small selection of pages -- planets, things to use in outer space, and an astronaut.

Space Reference Books 

Choose some attractive living books for your space study. Look for these titles at your public library.

Astronomy Printables 

for minibooks

planetsThese printables all deal with astronomy -- the science of heavenly bodies. Many of them will require a bit of adaptation but can easily be used to create minibooks. Some of them are basically print and go! Be sure to scroll down to the additional space exploration printables. There are some great ones!

Arty Astronaut Teacher Guide (PDF)
This is a well designed reproducible of several pages. Besides covering the solar system, it also includes a crossword and a word search puzzle.
Live and Learn Press Astronomy Lapbook
Although this free lapbook kit was designed to accompany Apologia's Astronomy curriculum, it is general enough to be easily used with any study of space. This is a valuable printable!
J Feliciano's Page at Homeschool Launch
Jessica used to have a Yahoo Group called Notebooking2Learn where she shared homemade lapbooking pdf templates for Apologia's Exploring Creation With Astronomy. She has closed that Yahoo group and now has those same files stored at HS Launch.
Our Very Own Star: The Sun
This is actually a book! Print it in small format for a pre-made minibook, or use the graphics for your own book.
Planets Printable
This is my favorite planets printable! Print it onto sticker paper, color the planets, cut them out, and affix them onto orbit paths that you create.
Enchanted Learning
This site is a standby for printables.
Homeschool Share's Space Theme
Loads of free printable mini books here! A broad selection dealing with planets, the sun, moon, and stars, and other space themes.
Moon Phases Wheel Book
If you find the graphic of the wizard on the cover to be distracting, just cover it up with your own more appropriate image that suits the scientific nature of this resource.
Phases of the Moon
These cards would be great for a lapbook. Simply make a pocket and stick them in.
Constellations of the Zodiac
Don't let the mention of zodiac fool you. This resource is not about horoscopes. It's purely scientific. These strips can be cut out and stapled for an instant minibook.
Galaxies
There are two great, full color resources here. Look for links to Galaxy Trading Cards as well as the Classroom Activity. Make a minibook with the four shapes of galaxies.
Solar System Trading Cards
Another full color resource! Just print and go.
Planet Roll Call
A quality reproducible from Scholastic.
Maria's Comet Lapbook
This FREE unit study is complete with minibook printables! The ideas revolve around a novel -- Maria's Comet, about a girl who dreams of being an astronomer who discovers a comet.
Our Solar System
I really like page 3 of this PDF -- there's a color column of squares, each with a planet. These would make great graphics for a minibook or a nice strip for a mini office. Browse through more lesson plans and reproducibles by this author at Discover Space.
Space Glossary
Cut out the rectangles and let your children match the definitions with the words: planet, moon, star, universe, galaxy, satellite, etc.
Constellation Patterns
This is a JPG image, ready to print and cut out -- 16 constellation patterns in little circles, as if you're seeing them through a telescope.
Sky Map
A free PDF sky map and star chart.
Solar System Minibook Templates
This PDF is full of information and a few templates.

Links to Space Lapbooks 

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For more photos of space lapbooks, visit these links.

Simply Lapbooks -- Solar System Lapbook
This post not only has great pictures but also has loads of links for where she found a lot of free online printables! A real treasure!
Solar System Lapbook
This is a great Photobucket slideshow!
Astronomy Lapbooks
This site has large, clear photographs and links to more details about how the lapbook was made. This is a great resource!
Space and Flight Lapbook
This webpage features a very comprehensive lapbook including not only space but also flight.
Just Call Me Jamin's Astronomy Lapbook
This lapbook was made mainly from a bought set from Knowledge Box Central.
Solar System Pocket/Lapbook
Fifteen images of a very creative lapbook which incorporates some elements "pockets" -- storing things in folder pockets.
Solar System Lapbook
The Bonny Blue House offers a few images of their solar system lapbook.
Hearts for His Glory Blog
You've got to see the cover of this space lapbook! The astronauts' faces are the children! Very cute. What a great idea to personalize the study.
Space Travel Lapbook
This lapbook is too cute! It's in the shape of a rocket. The blogger even shares a free template so you can make it yourself. There's also a template for a sequencing pocket.

Listen and Learn about Space 

audio and audiovisual resources

spacemanThese links are especially good for your auditory learners!
Astronomy Songs
You can listen to these educational songs for free online (but you can't download them). These are really useful for helping children memorize facts in a fun way. Song titles include Milky Way Ballad, Why Do the Stars Twinkle, Planet Minuet, and many more!
NASA's Space Place Podcasts
Podcasts answer questions such as
Why do the planets orbit the sun?
Could you fly through a gas planet?
Why are stars different sizes?
These would be best for intermediate students.
Apple Quick Time Movies -- Space
These well done, educational Quick Time movies are divided into three age ranges (elementary, middle school, and high school). Each video has an accompanying PDF lesson plan.
Phases of the Moon Animation
This quality animation clearly shows how the orbit of the moon causes the various phases -- from full moon to crescent.

Outer Space Graphics and Images 

for your minibooks

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The Space Place's Image Gallery
Categories include the Solar System; Earth; Earth's Moon; Astronauts; Stars, Galaxies, and Nebulae; and Rockets, Space Shuttles, International Space Station, Rovers.
Classroom Clipart -- Space
Free Clip Art, Illustrations and Photographs all dealing with space.
Educational Technology Clearninghouse
Old fashioned, black and white images of astronomy. These are free for educational use.

Space Exploration and Travel 

One of the most exciting aspects of a space unit study is how man has explored the solar system and the possibility of future exploration! Read some of these titles to learn more about blasting into space and living in space.

Space Shuttle Lapbook 

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Space Exploration Printables 

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These printables are all easily adaptable for making minibooks.

3... 2... 1... Liftoff! Educator Guide
This PDF from NASA has lots of lesson ideas. But the part you want is the graphics section on pages 81-96. There are some GREAT printables: coloring pages, space shuttle parts, a rocket pattern (a super shape book template), flashcard or gamecard templates, shuttle sequence cards, and is a nice diagram of a rocket from launch to orbit. This is an excellent resource you don't want to miss if your study of space includes rockets and space shuttles!
Space Day Tool Kit
This teacher's resource (in both Word and PDF) from Lockheed Martin has lesson plans for flight and space related studies. There are reproducible student pages, a timeline of astronomy, and some attractive graphics.
Space Capsule Trifold Template
This is a template I designed. Fill it with facts about space travel. We wrote about animals in space!
Topex/Poseidon Satellite Printables
If you're looking for printables about satellites, this is the link for you -- many options for coloring sheets and puzzles.
Create a Space Habitat
Printables to create a space habitat: astronaut suits, control panels, equipment racks, viewport, and airlock.
Rocket Trifold Minibook Template
This is an adorable free printable from Homeschool Share!
Fact Files -- Parts of a Spaceship
Look for link #22. This is a very attractive PDF of a youthful astronaut wearing a spacesuit with labeled parts.
Space Station Curriculum (Large file)
Scroll to the very bottom of the page for the link.

Space Lapbook Extras 

wall chartHave a little fun with puzzles, paperdolls, board games, and more.

Making Friends Astronaut Page
These cute astronaut clothes can be printed in color or black and white. Dolls are also free to print!
Funschool Space Word Puzzles
Very attractive PDF word puzzles! (Be sure to go on to page 2 for more options.)
Space Word Search
Over thirty words from Apollo to Venus in a no frills wordsearch.
Simpler Space Word Search
A smaller, simpler version for younger students.
Fall Into a Black Hole Board Game
Print out these files from NASA in color or black and white to make your own educational board game.
Solar System Poetry Prompts
Learn about alliteration, simile, and acrostics on these nice handouts with a solar system theme.

Notebooking Pages and Space Themed Stationery 

wall chartThese printables can be used for copywork or notebooking. If you print the pages in a small format, they can be bound together as a minibook!

Notebooking Pages Constellations Freebie
Look for the free PDF of Free Astronomy Notebooking Pages called --Basic Pages with Constellation Pages. This is an attractive notebooking set with both lines and room to draw.

And on the geography page (look all the way at the bottom) there is a set of solar system (list) notebooking pages.
Jeannie Fulbright's Notebooking Pages
These are made to accompany Apologia Science curriculum, but they are general enough that you can use them with any study of space. Click on the astronomy icons. The large one is a link to pages with more lines for proficient writers, and the smaller links is for children not quite as adept at writing.

These are basic notebooking pages with headings. These are great for a child who likes to draw the pictures himself.
Thematic Writing Paper -- Astronomy
Look for the Astronomy paper. There is a thick lined and a thin lined version. These are very attractive pages!
Solar System Printable Paper
Many lined journal pages with a full color graphic of each planet, a satellite, an astronomer, and more.
Sun Notebooking Page
This printable PDF has primary lines.

Solar System Models 

Reinforce the theme and decorate with flair by hanging these inflatable planets from your ceiling!

Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System Set

Amazon Price: $34.81 (as of 11/23/2009)Buy Now

Space Activities 

to complement your space lapbook

toy rocketSpice up your unit study with some hands-on learning or interactive play!

How Big is the Solar System?
Recreate a model of the solar system with these directions. This is an excellent way to give students a concrete grasp of the vastness of space.
Build a Space Station
This PDF gives you templates for making a paper model of a space station.
Lunar Lander Papercraft
This is an advanced papercraft for an older child.
Solar System in Motion Song
This PDF includes a song explaining the constant motion of heavenly bodies.

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