Design a Planetary School! Focus on Empathy, Teamwork, & Innovation!
Ready to take your students on an intergalactic SEL adventure?
In this hands-on, project-based unit, students become galactic architects collaboratively designing a school on a brand-new planet. Along the way, they’ll explore core social-emotional learning concepts like empathy, community-building, creativity, and problem-solving.
This unit is perfect for upper elementary students who thrive on imagination, collaboration, and real-world connection. It includes everything you need for 5 engaging, standards-aligned lessons and no prep required!
What’s Included in the Galactic Explorer School Mini Unit:
✔️ 5 Connected, Themed SEL Lessons – Each with step-by-step teacher instructions – Project builds across the lessons for deep engagement
✔️ Printable Worksheets & Planning Tools – School planning templates, group organizers, reflection pages & more
✔️ Introductory Video to Launch the Unit – Sparks imagination and sets the tone for collaborative world-building
✔️ Modifications & Extensions for Every Lesson – Supports diverse learning needs and includes creative expansion options
✔️ Parent Letter – Explains unit goals + at-home extension ideas for family engagement
Learning Goals for Students
Students will:
– Collaboratively design an inclusive school for a fictional planet – Practice empathy, critical thinking, and teamwork – Develop creative solutions for unique student populations – Reflect on what makes a school environment safe, engaging, and growth-focused – Present their final designs in a group showcase format
Perfect for:
✔️ Morning meeting SEL blocks
✔️ Project-based learning weeks
✔️ Counselor or enrichment time
✔️ End-of-year or back-to-school collaborative units
Bring curiosity, creativity, and compassion to life, one planet at a time.
Your students won’t just imagine a school… they’ll design one that belongs to everyone.
Galactic Explorer School SEL Unit Grades 3-5
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