This 3rd Grade Space Unit dives deeper into Earth, other planets as well as the needs of living things, characteristics of planets in the solar system, and a better understanding of how each planet is made uniquely. Rather than simple crafts, this unit prioritizes the iterative design process and evidence-based reasoning, ensuring that students are not just learning facts about planets, but are actively deconstructing and solving complex astronomical problems. This "STEM Byte" packs a high-co