Cosmonautics Day at school: holiday scenario. Class hour and other events for Cosmonautics Day in elementary school

On April 12, 1961, the whole world was shocked by the announcement of the beginning of a new era of space flight. On this day, Soviet cosmonaut Yu.A. Gagarin launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome on the Vostok-1 spacecraft and made an orbital flight around planet Earth for the first time in the world. The flight in near-Earth space lasted 108 minutes. April 12, 2016 marks the 55th anniversary of the first human flight into space. In honor of this historical event, a number of interesting and exciting events took place at the Nikolaev School, with the participation of children and their parents. In the 11th grade, class teacher Oksana Vladimirovna Panasenko gave a lecture on the topic “Mysteries of the Universe.” As part of the week of the natural and mathematical cycle, physics teacher Natalya Vladimirovna Denisenko conducted a number of open lessons. At 9.00 the school held an open lesson on the topic “Space is us. Gagarin's lesson." Teachers of grades 1-11 prepared presentations, lectures, and photographic material. Parents were invited to open lessons. The school administration visited open lessons in 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade. The lesson began with a presentation by students of grade 4-B (Anfilova K. Poberezkiy A. Mayboroda S.), who prepared reports about pilot-cosmonauts. Prepared the students Chopovskaya I. D. Then students 1-A, 1-B, 3-A and 4-B (Khristich T. Anurov M. Ivleva V. Payuta A. Kolesnichenko A. Koblova K. Belyanin V. Gongalo A. Bulavkina A. Kuzmin V. Muzhichenko L. Likhanosov D. Astrakhantseva D.) read the poem “In Memory of Gagarin” against the background of music and slides on the theme “Space”. Teacher Payuta N.A. prepared a photo exhibition “The Unknown Universe” and an exhibition of books “Our Space”. In conclusion, teacher Veselyanskaya T.B. held a quiz “Soviet people - conquerors of space.” It should be noted the active participation of our students in drawing competitions on this topic. Since April 11, 2016, the school has been hosting an exhibition of drawings “The Path to Space” by students of our school. Students from grades 1-8 took part in the exhibition. The works of the following students were recognized as the best: Category “Posters” - 1st place 2nd grade poster. 2nd place - 1st grade poster. Category “Drawings” - 1st place Ivantsov N. 3rd grade, 2nd place - Half A. - 3rd grade, 3rd place Bulavkina A. 3rd grade. Commendations for participation in the competition were received by Vodopyanova A. - 2nd grade, Chernyshova E. - 11th grade. In the category “Joint work of children and parents” - 1st place - Kostenko L. - 1st grade, Zakharov Z. 2nd grade, 2nd place - Anurov M. 1st grade, 3rd place - Nasibov A. 2nd grade.

The “Starry Sky” photo competition has started for high school students. The results of the competition will be summed up at the school Masters Fair in May 2016. In the school library from 04/11/16 to 04/15/2016 there is an exhibition of books and press “Great Discoverers of Space”. The results of the events and photographic materials are posted on the official school website. (website address: website)

School director N.P. Buts

Svetlana KUMALKOVA, director of school No. 10 named after cosmonaut A.G. Nikolaev, Cheboksary:

What's the use of sitting for hours playing computer games!

Cosmonautics Day is one of the main holidays in our school. During the traditional April space decade, we travel to the small village of Shorshely, the homeland of our famous fellow countryman. The school staff has been friends with the cosmonaut’s family for many years, and his daughter Alena is an honorary member of the school’s governing council.

For the last three years, the school squad of young cosmonauts “Space” has taken prizes in the republican competition “Space is our name.” Our guys know physics, computer science, and astronomy very well. And we call classes crews.

A public organization of graduates of the Kazan Aviation Institute operates on the basis of the school, whose members help high school students decide on their choice of profession: in particular, they conduct master classes at the traditional school gathering of young cosmonauts.

Our school's flag is the only school flag in the world that has been in space. Pilot-cosmonaut, Hero of Russia Nikolai Budarin fulfilled the request of his students and delivered him to Earth orbit on October 10, 2007.

School teachers consider their task to be to instill in each student a sense of patriotism and love for the Motherland through interest in the history of the country and its heroes. The school's children's public organization is called LUCH (leadership, passion, honor). Its activists were part of the delegation that visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome and were present at the launch of a rocket with a Russian-Korean crew. The guys actively participate in charity events, labor landings, creative and intellectual competitions held under the auspices of the Baikonur-Cheboksary Association for Astronautics.

Many famous Russian cosmonauts are friends with our “space tenth”. For the guys, they are not abstract heroes, but a real example of an interesting life, in which there is no place for meaningless sitting at a computer game or walking with a bottle of beer in hand.

Alla BIRYUKOVA, director of the Klushinskaya school, Gagarinsky district, Smolensk region:

He was easy to talk to and incredibly charming...

The school where Yuri Gagarin studied is no longer in our village. But his memory is carefully preserved in these places. In the new school, built in 1981, a museum corner was created, where, in particular, the memories of local old-timers about Gagarin’s childhood and his family are collected. I myself was well acquainted with Valentin Alekseevich Gagarin, the brother of the famous cosmonaut. But an exceptional, unforgettable impression was left in my soul by meeting Yuri Alekseevich himself when I was still a girl. He came to us in Klushino at the height of his fame and performed in an old club. I remember that everyone was simply fascinated by this man. He was easy to talk to and incredibly charming. People cried from excess of feelings while talking to him...

Every year our school hosts a month of preparation for the holiday, during which quizzes and sports competitions are held. On April 12, a traditional track and field race is organized from Klushino to the city of Gagarin, in which adults and children who come to us from all over the region participate.

We are hosting our old friends - astronauts. Over the years, Alexey Leonov, Valery Korzun, Vladimir Kovalenok and even foreign space explorers have visited the school. Sometimes 20-30 people gather “star” guests. When they meet, the students perform amateur performances for them, the girls dance with the astronauts to the music of the “Space Waltz”, composed by our music teacher Vladimir Petrov. And guests welcome junior school students to Gagarin.

Do our children want to become astronauts? They want it - and not only boys, but also girls! And many of our graduates are now studying in flight schools.

Raisa MALTSEVA, director of children's art school No. 14 named after A.A. Leonov, Tisul village, Kemerovo region:

We dream of originals

The first cosmonaut on the planet to go into outer space, Alexey Leonov, is a native of the village of Listvyanka, Tisulsky district. Our district art school was named after him two years ago. Alexey Arkhipovich personally came to the school then, spoke to the students and residents of the village, and donated books to the school. This attention is not accidental: Alexey Leonov is not only an astronaut, but also a world-famous artist. The school carefully preserves two albums with reproductions of paintings and artistic photographs by Alexei Arkhipovich, dedicated to the theme of space. Our dream is to organize an exhibition of paintings at school in the future - originals by Leonov.

The school has 13 teachers and 150 students. The younger ones, of course, as always, dream of being astronauts. And graduates connect their lives with fine arts, entering the Repin Institute in St. Petersburg or the Novosibirsk Academy of Architecture. Someone chose the profession of designer.

On April 12, the school, as usual, will celebrate with a large traditional exhibition dedicated to Cosmonautics Day. I must say that our students are frequent winners of regional and all-Russian fine arts competitions.

Nadezhda LUKSHINA, director of school No. 122, Yekaterinburg:

Only 108 minutes

I have been working at school for a long time; as a pioneer leader, I once organized mass school holidays dedicated to memorable dates, and sometimes I remember them with regret. The traditions of upbringing need to be transferred to today. And the theme of the April 12 holiday, I think, is very relevant at the present time, because our children do not know the history of their country well enough. I think that for today’s schoolchildren, Cosmonautics Day, regardless of the events held, is an ordinary day. And therefore, if it falls on weekdays, I personally always talk a little about this date in my lessons. I am not a historian - a mathematician. But on this day I will definitely give my students a “space” problem, where the answer will be equal to 108 minutes, during which Yuri Gagarin flew around the Earth.

“Cosmonautics” - this word sounds proud! The incredible successes of Soviet cosmonautics attracted genuine interest from all levels of society in different countries, and even different continents. The grandiose achievements of theorists and practitioners left no one indifferent. Every year, more and more nations join active space exploration, trying to compare their endeavors with the legendary exploits of our compatriots. It is not surprising that Cosmonautics Day in Russia is celebrated annually with honor and respect. Documentary programs are broadcast on central television, government authorities solemnly congratulate everyone on the anniversary of the first flight, educational events are held in elementary, middle and high schools based on pre-planned scenarios. Class hour, sports marathons, intellectual quizzes for the Cosmonautics Day holiday at school cultivate the civic position of children and adolescents, strengthen their patriotism, and teach them to respect the achievements of the Russian cosmonautics.

How to spend Cosmonautics Day at school - Class hour for elementary school

It is better to spend Cosmonautics Day in elementary school without tying the class hour to legendary personalities and specifically dated flights. It is difficult for first-graders to understand many important things that high school students not only understand, but even know by heart. A children's holiday for the little ones should consist of traditional educational and entertainment elements that correspond to the theme of “outer space.”

So, during the event, younger schoolchildren can recite previously learned poems about space, stars, planets, space rockets, etc. Girls will delight the audience with a funny alien dance, and boys - with space tricks with elements of illusion. Both will be interested in watching a funny video in cartoon form telling about the first flights and launches of satellites. Everyone, without exception, will want to take part in games and competitions with suitable implications.

A teacher who knows how to spend Cosmonautics Day at school - a class hour for an elementary school - prepares for the event in advance. After all, it is very important in the entertainment and game process to tell children in detail about the structure of the Solar system, about the stars, giant planets, natural satellites and other cosmic bodies.

Games and competitions for Cosmonautics Day in elementary school

Even the most magical and fascinating stories about deep space can quickly become boring for elementary school students. To avoid this, the atmosphere at the holiday is lightened with fun games and competitions for children. And the most favorite among them are riddles.

As soon as I got into space,

Then he completely disappeared...

What did I lose on the way? ... (Weight)

There will be no problems in space,

After all, I put on a special... (Helmet)

He led the first flight into space.

Who is this guy? (Yuri Gagarin)

The biggest star is behind the window.

What is this? Of course, … (Sun)

When people light lanterns

She appears in the sky

And it burns brighter than earthly lamps,

What is this? (Moon)

Trees live on it

It has wide fields,

Both you and I live on it.

Our house - … (Earth)

With a tail of bright light

Rushing across the sky... (Comet)

All fears are forgotten,

The ship leaves for... (Orbit)

The astronaut was lucky:

He saw … (UFO)

I saw a strange body in space...

No way I met... (Alien)!

Cosmonautics Day at school: event scenario for middle classes

Unlike children, middle school students perceive information more easily, concentrate their attention longer, and express their opinions more boldly. This means that for middle grades it is easier to choose a scenario for an event for Cosmonautics Day. The main thing is that the holiday is not only useful and educational, but also bright, entertaining, and memorable. Too monotonous lectures with endless questions and answers can easily discourage teenagers from learning new and unknown things.

An interesting event for Cosmonautics Day in middle grades

If you are planning to hold Cosmonautics Day at school, the event scenario for middle classes will definitely come in handy. Among all the possible options, the most popular are the following:

1. Lesson-lecture “Hero of Space”. A short open lesson for grades 5-8 with fascinating stories from the teacher about the first astronaut. The special feature of the event is the maximum number of visual materials: portraits, presentations on an interactive whiteboard, costumes, models, audio and video recordings and other props.
2. Sports competition "Ready to launch a rocket." Several small teams participate in the relay. All games are popular, but adapted to the theme of the event. For example, pulling the tail of a comet, jumping in spacesuits, shuttle running for stars, throwing asteroids into the space ring.
3. Theatrical performance for invited guests “Stars of Cosmonautics”. It is worth preparing for such an event in advance and very thoroughly. Participants in the production are given the roles of great personalities who have made a significant contribution to the Russian astronautics. A simple segment from a historical chronicle is used as a plot.
4. Gaming holiday "Star Wars". The scenario of such an event consists entirely of funny intellectual and active games like: “assemble a rocket from boxes”, “come up with the name of a new planet from the letters you come across”, “arrange the events on photo cards in chronological order”, “guess a puzzle, etc.” .

Quiz for Cosmonautics Day in high school

The best way to spend Cosmonautics Day at school is to organize an educational quiz for senior classes. Through such a competition, you can test the level of knowledge of high school students in a given field and restore in their memory interesting facts about their heroic compatriots, their great discoveries and achievements.

The quiz for Cosmonautics Day in high school is designed for the participation of two or three teams. Based on the results of each block of questions, the teacher must count the points and keep a table on the chalkboard. This will make it easier for schoolchildren to track their progress and strive even more to win over the opposing team.

An important part of the "space" quiz is the minor extras. That is:

• presentation by teams of their name (eg. “Space Warriors”, “Andromeda”, “Jolly Lunokhod”, etc.);
• dressing in astronaut outfits (funny star glasses, foil vests, plastic helmets from open-face spacesuits, knee pads, elbow pads, etc. at the discretion of the captains);
• short distracting and educational presentations by quiz participants with interesting facts and bright illustrations;
• practical tasks on making UFOs, rockets, etc.;
• audio and video breaks;
• honorary award for the winners of the quiz.

Questions for a school quiz for Cosmonautics Day

To prevent the quiz for Cosmonautics Day in high school from turning into a typical thematic assessment in astronomy, it is better to distribute the questions into blocks and present them to students in the form of different tasks. Eg:

1. Block A. Questions with “Yes” and “No” answers.
   1. Is Jupiter the largest planet in the solar system? - Yes
   2. Sun - Is it a star? - Yes
   3. The first cosmonaut - Yuri Gagarin? - Yes
   4. Was the first American to conquer outer space? - No
   5. Is Venus the closest planet to Earth? - No
   6. Is the planet considered a cold celestial body? - Yes
   7. Is Mercury the smallest planet? - No
   8. Have astronauts already flown to Mars? - No
   9. Is Svetlana Savitskaya the first female cosmonaut? - No
   10. Did Yuri Gagarin's flight last a day? - No
2. Block B. Testing with choosing the correct answer.
   1. The smallest planet in the solar system - Pluto, Mars, Earth
   2. The closest star to Earth is called Aldebaran, the Sun, Sirius
   3. The first female cosmonaut is... - Petrova, Savitskaya, Tereshkova
   4. The first to suggest the round shape of the Earth - Pythagoras, Ptolemy, Aristotle
   5. How many planets in the solar system are visible to the naked eye - 1, 5, 10
   6. What science studies celestial bodies - anatomy, biology, astronomy
   7. Yuri Gagarin's flight lasted 36 hours, a day, 108 minutes
   8. The first to go into outer space - Leonov, Gagarin, Titov
3. Block B. Questions with detailed answers
   1. What star system does our Galaxy belong to? (Milky Way)
   2. The solar system is... (The sun and objects moving around it)
   3. What is a star? (Huge gas ball)
   4. What was Yuri Gagarin's call sign? (Cedar)
   5. The giant planets include (Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter)
   6. Which city gave Yuri Gagarin a “ticket to heaven”? (Saratov)
   7. A light year is (the distance traveled by light in 1 year)
   8. How long did Tereshkova’s flight last? (2 days 22 hours 50 minutes)

To prevent high school students from getting tired during the quiz, separate the blocks with musical breaks, interesting reports from schoolchildren, broadcasting documentaries about rocket launches, animals in space, etc. Thus, Cosmonautics Day at school will be remembered not only for complex questions, but also for vivid impressions. The same principle applies to activities in primary schools. Class hour, quiz, concert and other holiday scenarios for Cosmonautics Day should be original and not overloaded with dry information.

Cosmonautics Day for primary school students

Scenario for an event dedicated to Cosmonautics Day in elementary school.

Description: The script is intended for primary school teachers, additional education teachers, and teacher organizers.
Children's age: 9-11 years old (3-4 grade)

Target: developing children's knowledge about space, famous astronauts and space discoverers.

Tasks:
Educational: introduce the history of the development of astronautics,
Developmental: development of curiosity, thinking, speech, memory, attention.
Educational: instilling patriotism, pride in one’s country.

Equipment:
- projector, computer, screen.

Media support:
- video film “History of the development of astronautics”, “Gagarin Yu.A.”, slides;
- text of the quiz.

Materials:
- registration sheet,
- blank answer sheets and pens,
- for playing by station: full houses of stations, whatman paper, felt-tip pens, scissors, travel map (route sheet), puzzles (portrait of Leonov A.A.), riddles, scanword puzzle, diagram of the solar system, balloons, colored stars on the floor, stopwatch, colored tape.
- certificates of participation, diplomas of winners, prizes.

Decor:
- portraits of astronauts, cosmodromes, spacecraft, space travelers, planets, etc.;
- stars made of colored paper on the floor.

The event consists of two parts:
1. quiz (the theoretical part on the history of astronautics is taken from articles on the Internet)
2. game by stations

Progress of the event:

II. Setting the theme and goals of the event.
Leading:
Guys, do you know what holiday our whole country celebrates on April 12? (Cosmonautics Day).
Today we will talk about how people began to explore outer space, and why on April 12 we celebrate Cosmonautics Day.

III. Theoretical part of the event.
Since ancient times, the mysterious world of planets and stars has attracted the attention of people, attracting them with its mystery and beauty. Previously, a long time ago, when people were just beginning to recognize the Earth, they imagined it as an inverted bowl, which rests on three giant elephants, standing importantly on the shell of a huge turtle. This miracle turtle swims in the sea-ocean, and the whole world is covered with a crystal dome of the sky with many sparkling stars.

The mysterious shine of the stars and the bottomless depth of the sky have always attracted people. They have long tried to conquer the sky. Do you know the legend about Daedalus and his son Icarus? Icarus and his father lived on an island that belonged to a very cruel king; it was impossible to escape from him either by land or by sea, the only way of salvation was heaven. But how?

Daedalus came up with a very interesting and convenient device - wings. He collected the feathers of birds and held them together with wax. Father and son attached wings to their backs and flew into the sky.

We live on our planet
In such a wonderful age!
And the first of the first in the rocket
Our Russian man is flying!
Not for military intelligence purposes
On a super-fast ship
He flew alone in the Universe,
To return to the earth again!
(Sergey Mikhalkov)

Our whole country rejoiced, because this was the very first cosmonaut and he was our compatriot.
The first space flight aroused great interest throughout the world, and Yuri Gagarin himself became a world celebrity. At the invitation of foreign governments and public organizations, he visited about 30 countries. The first cosmonaut had many trips inside the Soviet Union. In subsequent years, Gagarin carried out extensive social and political work and prepared for a new flight into space.
On March 27, 1968, Yuri Gagarin died in a plane crash near the village of Novoselovo, Kirzhach district, Vladimir region, while performing a training flight on a MiG-15UTI aircraft. The causes and circumstances of the plane crash remain unclear to this day.
In connection with the death of Gagarin, national mourning was declared in the Soviet Union (for the first time in the history of the USSR in memory of a person who was not the head of state). In honor of the first cosmonaut of the Earth, a number of settlements were renamed (including his hometown - Gzhatsk), streets and avenues were named. Many monuments to Gagarin were erected in different cities of the world.
That's how it all began.
Let's now watch a video about the history of astronautics, and then you will be asked a quiz; the answers to the questions are in the film. Therefore, we look carefully. (the presenter draws attention and comments on the frames containing information on the quiz)
(watch the video)

III. Practical part of the event (quiz).

(children answer the quiz questions independently)
QUIZ WITH ANSWERS
1.Which of the domestic scientists is the founder of astronautics? (K.E. Tsiolkovsky)
2.Name the designer of the first spaceships. (S.P. Korolev)
3.What was the very first object launched into space? (satellite)
4.What was the name of the dog that first flew into space? (Laika)
5.Name the launch site of the spacecraft. (cosmodrome)
6.Which person was the first to fly into space? (Yu.A. Gagarin)
7.When was the first flight into space made? (04/12/1961)
8.What was the name of the spaceship that first launched man into space? (East)
9. How long did the world’s first manned space flight last: 108 minutes, 8 hours, 1 day? (108 min.)
10.Name the first woman astronaut. (V. Tereshkova)
11.Does a ballpoint pen write in space? (No)
12.Which cosmonaut was the first to go into outer space? (A.A. Leonov)
13. How long was the astronaut in outer space for the first time: 2 minutes, 12 minutes. or 32 minutes? (12 min.)
14. From which country was the first earthling to set foot on the surface of the Moon? (USA)
15.What was the name of the man who first stepped on the surface of the Moon? (N. Armstrong)
16.Which of the planets in the solar system has two satellites, whose names translate as “fear” and “horror”? (planet Mars - “Phobos” (fear) and “Deimos” (horror))
17.What was the name of the first modular space station, which was in space for 15 years? (WORLD)
18.What is the name of the space station located in space today, where astronauts from different countries work? (international space station - ISS)
19.What connects K.E. Tsiolkovsky with the city of Vyatka? (the Tsiolkovsky family lived in Vyatka from 1868 to 1873)
20.List the Russian cosmodromes known to you. (Plisetsk, Baikonur, Sea Launch, Svobodny)

IV. Practical part of the event

(game by stations).
Host: Guys, we will discuss the results of the quiz later, when the jury sums up the results, but now we’ll play a little. To do this, you need to divide into teams - space crews (based on the number of registered astronauts).

Each team must:
1. Come up with a name for your spaceship, choose a commander and build a rocket, i.e. draw a rocket on a full sheet of whatman paper, sign its name, draw portholes on it according to the number of crew members, and each person must depict himself in the portholes accordingly (whatman paper, felt-tip pens and scissors are distributed). Then the rocket should be cut out and you will fly on it.
2. Introduce yourself, i.e. say the name of the rocket, show your rocket to all the astronauts and name the captain.
(The teams introduce themselves.)
Presenter: Our squad of young cosmonauts consists of... crews, each of them has its own commander. Astronauts! Be very careful during the flight! Listen to the commands of your commanders! Now you will make a space flight, you need to make stops at space stations (Commanders are given a route sheet and a flight map), look at the flight map, all stations are marked on it.

Game by stations

Which path has no man ever been on?
(Milky Way)

Bottomless ocean, endless ocean,
Airless, dark and extraordinary,
Universes, stars and comets live in it,
There are also habitable, perhaps planets.
(Space)

These stars are like sparks
They fall and go out quickly.
Light up in the middle of the night
There's a shower of stars in the sky,
Like these lights
Painted by an artist. (Meteorites)

I'm flying around the Earth
I reflect the signal down
So that the audience can
Receive TV channel.
(Satellite)

He's in a spacesuit, with insurance
Entered orbit.
He corrected the ship deftly
The cable is broken.
(Cosmonaut, astronaut)

It's always cold in space
There is no summer.
The astronaut, checking the cable,
He puts something on.
Those clothes will provide
Both warmth and oxygen. (Spacesuit)

There are no wings, but this bird
It will fly and land on the moon. (lunar rover)

This interstellar
Eternal wanderer
In the night sky
Just introduce myself
And flies away
For a long time afterwards,
Farewell to us
Twitching tail. (comet)

Lush gas giant
Brother of Jupiter and dandy
He loves to be close
Rings of ice and dust. (Saturn)

2."Planet of the Sleepwalkers"
1) Task: walk along the stars - fly to the moon (stars are glued to the floor), if you stumble, deduct 1 point
2) Task: in 1 minute, create a planet of lunatics (inflate a balloon) and populate it with 10 lunatics (draw little people on the balloon), if less than 10, then how many populated so many points.

3."Cosmonaut Exam"
Task: solve a crossword puzzle of 10 words - each correctly guessed word gets 1 point

1.What did Yu.A. Gagarin say when he flew into space? (go)
2. The center of our Galaxy. (Sun)
3. Natural satellite of the Earth. (Moon)
4.The first cosmonaut to walk into outer space (Leonov)
5.What is the name of the ship that takes people into earth orbit. (Rocket)
6.The largest planet in the solar system (Jupiter)
7. Place where a spacecraft is launched into space (cosmodrome)
8.Our planet (Earth)
9.What is the absence of weight in space called? (weightlessness)
10.American cosmonaut (astronaut)

4."Solar system"
1)Task: name the planets of the solar system
– for every 2 correctly named - 1 point
2)Task: label the names of the planets on the diagram of the solar system
– for every 2 correctly signed - 1 point

When planning an event and scenario for Cosmonautics Day, the main attention should be paid to the variety of its elements - it should be interesting for children. This holiday is held taking into account the characteristics of each age category of schoolchildren.

Junior classes

Young children should not be overloaded with information about space exploration. Events should contain more active and logical games. You can invite children to create decorations for the holiday with their own hands: toys, drawings, crafts dedicated to Cosmonautics Day.

For students in grades 1-4, information should be presented in a playful way. Only in this case will the holiday be remembered for a long time and will evoke many positive emotions.

You can select several children from the class and assign roles for them, let them learn short poems. This will help to involve the kids in the event and increase the degree of their participation in the celebration.

High school

Older students will find it more interesting to perceive information using media presentations and slide shows. Competitions must also be present in the scenario describing Cosmonautics Day. The class hour will be active and interesting.

It is preferable for high school students to present more serious, in-depth information on the topic of the event. You can pay attention to the biographies of legendary cosmonauts, the main events on the path to space exploration, etc.

High school students should also take an active part in holding events for Cosmonautics Day. This could be a form of work such as distributing roles between children or preparing information on a given topic. The main thing is that it is original and dynamic. Don't delay the event too much.

Motivation of children

When planning Cosmonautics Day, the script should begin with the introduction and motivation for holding this event. This can be done independently or with the participation of child leaders.

It is imperative to pay attention to the question of why April 12 is celebrated as a national holiday. It is necessary to talk about the feat of Yuri Gagarin, who opened the way for humanity to the stars, to convey information to children in a form accessible to their age.

You can talk about the events that preceded the first flight into space, after which people began to celebrate Cosmonautics Day. The year 1957 marked the beginning of the era of human exploration of space beyond our planet.

Competitions and games for Cosmonautics Day for primary schoolchildren

There are many competitions that are held on this day. Little children will have a lot of fun imagining themselves as cosmonauts of an ultra-modern interplanetary spacecraft and learning about the life of astronauts. To do this, it is recommended to hold a competition “Cosmonaut Breakfast”. Several apples are tied on a string and children are invited to eat the fruit without touching them with their hands. Almost like being in zero gravity. The winner is the one who eats his “breakfast” the fastest.

The "Real Cosmonaut" competition will allow everyone to take part in the game. To carry it out, a rope or tape is placed on the floor. Before starting their route, each competitor turns around himself 5 times (representing overcoming the overloads when entering orbit), and then tries to walk in a straight line without leaving the path.

It is very good if before the celebration a system of rewards and incentives for participants was thought out.

Thematic creative works

The Space Artists competition will also add variety to the school Cosmonautics Day. Crafts made by children should tell about comets, astronauts, and starships. This will promote the development of creativity and will bring a lot of positivity to the class hour dedicated to Cosmonautics Day.

You can also offer to build a rocket on which the children will all go on an imaginary flight to the stars. Before the event, it will be interesting to invite children to prepare a musical number on a space theme. Such a performance will become a vivid memory for both participants and spectators.

Thematic techniques in high school

When writing a Cosmonautics Day script for older students, you can pay attention to such forms of active participation of children in the event as quizzes, slide shows and pre-prepared speeches.

When spending Cosmonautics Day at school, you can invite children to divide into 2 groups, choose names for them and take part in the game “Greetings from Space”. Students must write a message from astronauts from the depths of the universe using the letter "P". The letter should be informative and original. Whose message is longer, that team wins.

Everyone present will enjoy a pre-prepared musical performance by one or more participants. The performance is rehearsed by the children in advance, and appropriate costumes can be made.

Games for high school students for Cosmonautics Day

Another interesting competition is called "Meteor Shower". The spaceships came under attack from asteroids. Each team member must show composure and mutual assistance to avoid collisions with destructive objects.
It is necessary to give the correct answer “yes” or “no” to the question posed in order to protect the ship’s crew from an accident.

The presenter asks questions on space topics. For example:

• Yu. A. Gagarin flew around the Earth in 1 hour 48 minutes? (Yes)
• Is the sun smaller than the earth? (No)

Each “accurate” answer adds 1 point to the team and helps its spaceship avoid a collision with a meteorite.

More active competitions are allowed. When celebrating Cosmonautics Day, events of this type should be placed next to passive forms of work.

The game "Rocket" will bring great excitement to the classroom. To do this, two couples are invited to take part in the construction of an interplanetary spacecraft. It is advisable if it is a tandem “boy and girl”. The student raises his hands and puts his palms together, representing a rocket. The student begins to wrap a paper towel around him without covering her face (leaving the porthole for the astronaut). The couple that completes the task faster receives a reward and the title of Chief Designer.

Material for the event

Cosmonautics Day at school should be designed accordingly, so it is necessary to prepare theoretical material.

You should bring a portrait of Yu. A. Gagarin, materials for competitions, select appropriate musical accompaniment and slides. You can decorate the room thematically, for example with stars, posters with drawings prepared by students, etc.

If you plan to present a theory, you can use a projector or special slides to present visual material. Interesting facts about the space industry, the space of the Universe and other information will also be interesting for children to listen to.

The biographies of the legendary cosmonauts Yu. A. Gagarin, G. S. Titov, V. V. Tereshkova will become an example for the younger generation. They achieved their goal thanks to strength of character, perseverance, and devotion to the Motherland.

A well-planned Cosmonautics Day at school will be a real event for all participants. This event will be remembered for a long time. Taking into account the age characteristics of children, holding Cosmonautics Day every year will develop in schoolchildren team spirit, a sense of respect, patriotism, as well as creative thinking, imagination, and the ability to express their thoughts. The holiday will bring a lot of bright impressions and positive emotions.