Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel to planets instead of countries? How would you like to spend your holidays on exploring planets other than Earth? It might sound impossible, but future always surprises us in the most unexpected and mysterious ways.

　　The article ‘A Walk on the Moon’ from Grade 4 Reading Street textbook inspired our students to think about the possibilities of exploring Earth’s neighbors in space. The idea of exploring the space immediately captured students’ interest and imagination. From the reading, our students developed an understanding of the moon’s features and the required equipment for space exploration. They started to wonder if they could also, like astronauts, explore other planets in space one day. With the question in mind, our students were encouraged to do research about 3 terrestrial planets – Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Through the research, students acquired basic information, such as temperature, surface, and gravity, regarding the planets they chose to explore. Based on the findings of their research, students were guided to think about the potential problems they might encounter when exploring the planets. For example, active volcanoes on Venus might erupt and jeopardize their safety. Facing the potential problems, students were invited to come up with possible solutions to protect themselves from danger. They brainstormed creative and innovative ideas for the functions of the suiting to explore the chosen planet. For instance, the suiting should be equipped with a sensing siren that can inform them when the volcanoes are going to erupt. With the suggested functions of the suiting, our students are ready to start a journey to space!