Building a Rocket Together
Exploring Teamwork through Superspace
Learning Objectives:
Identify and practice teamwork and sharing during group play
Develop spatial awareness through building
Communicate effectively with peers to achieve a shared goal
Foster problem-solving and collaboration
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1
English Language Arts
Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Foundationally introduced through group planning and discussion during the activity.
ELOF: Social & Emotional Goal P-SE 4
Social & Emotional
Child engages in cooperative play with other children.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students work in assigned teams to build different parts of the rocket, emphasizing cooperation.
ELOF: Cognition Goal P-COG 13
Cognition
Child uses reasoning and planning ahead to solve problems.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students discuss what their part needs (walls, roof, door), and adjust as needed.
CASEL: Relationship Skills
Social-Emotional
Communicate effectively, cooperate with others, and resolve conflicts.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Team-based building fosters turn-taking, respectful listening, and cooperation.
NGSS K-2-ETS1-1
Science
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information to define a problem.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students discuss rocket structure ideas and solve design problems together during construction.
NGSS K-2-ETS1-1
Science
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information to define a problem.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students discuss rocket structure ideas and solve design problems together during construction.
ELOF: Approaches to Learning Goal P-ATL 6
Approaches to Learning
Child maintains focus and sustains attention with minimal adult support.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Children stay engaged in the group rocket build, focusing on shared tasks.
ELOF: Approaches to Learning Goal P-ATL 7
Approaches to Learning
Child demonstrates persistence and flexibility in approaching tasks.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students adapt plans, share materials, and adjust when their design needs change.
CASEL: Self-Management
Social-Emotional
Manage emotions and behavior to achieve goals.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Children learn to wait their turn, share space, and work through challenges as a group.
NGSS K-2-ETS1-1
Science
Ask questions, make observations, and gather information to define a problem.
HOW DOES THIS LESSON ADDRESS THE STANDARD?
Students discuss rocket structure ideas and solve design problems together during construction.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS
