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Rocket to Mars + Back to Earth

Grades K-1

$3.95

Students roll dice and add to “fly” numbered rockets from Earth to Mars. Then they handle bigger sums to fly home!

Instructional bundle includes 2 activities and hands-on materials for a small group of 4 students.

Activity Details

Math skills covered

  • For any number from 1 to 9, find the number that makes 10 when added to the given number (K.OA.A.4)
  • Support students’ ability to add and subtract within 10, using objects to represent the problem. (K.OA.A.2)
  • Add 3 numbers within 20 (1.OA.C.6)
  • Support students’ understanding of the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones (1.NBT.A.2)
  • Use counting strategies to subtract (1.OA.C.5)
  • Subtract within 10 (1.OA.C.6)

What’s included

Digital resources

  • Teacher Guide for Grades K-1 – Rocket to Mars
  • Display Slides for Grades K-1 – Rocket to Mars
  • Teacher Guide for Grades K-1 – Back to Earth
  • Display Slides for Grades K-1 – Back to Earth

Hands-on materials (for 4 students)

  • Pack of student printouts – game board and numbered rockets