Solar System STEM Snack Activities | Moon Phases Constellations Space Models

These Solar System STEM Activities provide engaging, hands-on learning as students build models of the Moon Phases, Solar System, and Constellations using fun and meaningful STEM snack materials.

🚀 Students explore space science concepts while building, observing, and reflecting — making learning memorable, interactive, and highly engaging.

This resource includes three hands-on STEM model activities:

• Moon Phases STEM Model
• Solar System STEM Model
• Constellations STEM Model

Each activity includes building mats, reflection sheets, STEM directions, and lesson plans to support meaningful science learning.

✨ What Students Do

Students will:

• Build Moon Phases using Oreos
• Create a Solar System model
• Build Constellations using pretzels and marshmallows
• Observe and reflect on their models
• Complete STEM reflection sheets
• Extend learning with interactive activities

These hands-on STEM activities help students visualize complex space concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.

What’s Included

Three STEM Activities:

⭐ Moon Phases STEM Model
• Building mat
• Extension activity
• Reflection sheet
• STEM directions

⭐ Solar System STEM Model
• Building mat
• Reflection sheet
• STEM directions

⭐ Constellations STEM Model
• Building mat
• Reflection sheet
• STEM directions

Also Included:

• STEM bag toppers for easy supply distribution
• Lesson plans for each activity
• Objectives
• I Can Statements
• Standards alignment
• Procedures
• Bloom’s Taxonomy questions

💖 Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Hands-on learning
• STEM-focused activities
• Highly engaging
• Easy prep
• Standards-aligned
• Science + critical thinking
• Perfect for centers or whole group
• Memorable learning experiences

Students LOVE building models while learning about space science concepts.

✅ Skills Covered

• Science comprehension
• Observation skills
• Critical thinking
• STEM learning
• Fine motor skills
• Inquiry-based learning
• Problem solving

✨ Perfect For

• Solar System Units
• Space Units
• STEM Centers
• Science Centers
• Hands-On Learning
• Small Groups
• Whole Group Instruction

👀 Why This Resource Stands Out

This resource goes beyond a simple activity:

Students build
Students observe
Students reflect
Students extend learning

This creates meaningful STEM learning experiences.

⭐ Save with the Solar System Activities Bundle

This Solar System STEM Activities resource is included in the Solar System Activities Bundle, where you can save over 40% while building a complete space unit.

Perfect for:
• Space Units
• STEM Learning
• Science Centers
• Hands-On Exploration

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