Do You Know? Level 2 - Stars and Galaxies
Do You Know? Series
What’s inside...
This educational book, part of the Ladybird Do You Know? series, introduces young readers to the wonders of stars and galaxies. It provides captivating insights into astronomy with easy-to-understand text and vivid illustrations. Recommended for children aged 5+ learning English as a foreign or second language, the book is A1 level in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. It features short sentences with a maximum of two clauses and introduces past tense and simple adverbs. Readers will explore questions like where stars come from, how many stars are in a galaxy, and whether people can travel to the sun. The book also includes video content, project work, and critical-thinking activities to further develop children's language, communication, and investigation skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to travel through space and see the stars and galaxies up close?
How do you think stars are formed, and why do they shine so brightly?
Can you imagine how big a galaxy is compared to our Earth?
What are some differences between stars and planets that you learned from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to consider the vastness of space and the beauty of the stars by asking them to visualize being an astronaut.
Discuss the scientific concepts in the book, simplifying them if necessary, to help your child grasp how stars and galaxies are created.
Relate the topic to everyday life by discussing the night sky and identifying what they can see from their own backyard.
Foster creativity by inviting your child to draw their own galaxy or star system, incorporating elements they learned from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book 'Do You Know? Level 2 - Stars and Galaxies' engages children by introducing them to the vast universe, teaching them about stars, planets, and galaxies through vivid imagery and simple facts.
Real-World Application: Fosters an inquisitive mindset in children, encouraging them to explore and ask questions about the world around them, not just limited to space.
Example Lesson: Understanding Scale and Perspective
Explanation: Through comparisons and illustrations, the book helps children grasp the immense sizes and distances in space, offering a sense of how vast our universe is.
Real-World Application: Assists children in understanding their own scale in the world, promoting humility and respect for the natural order and vastness of the universe.
Example Lesson: Scientific Thinking
Explanation: The book presents information about stars and galaxies in a methodical way, encouraging children to think like scientists as they learn to gather information, ask questions, and seek answers.
Real-World Application: Prepares children for academic and real-life problem solving by cultivating critical thinking skills and a methodical approach to challenges.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature and Science
Explanation: By exploring celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena, the book instills a sense of wonder about the natural world and the science behind how it operates.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to value and protect the natural environment and to pursue learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.