AQUiLA THE SOLAR SCIENCE ISSUE ACTIVITY
Sunrise mindfulness
Getting up with the Sun is fun ! Check out the sun-seeking jellyfish in our Solar Science issue !
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
– Explore creative writing and drawing – Appreciate the details in the world around you – Tune into your senses
30 minutes + INDIVIDUAL / PAIRS : Individual DIFFICULTY : Easy peasy polly ’ s mission
As AQUILA ’ s resident artist , I find inspiration all around me . In our Solar Science issue we ’ ve learnt so much about the Sun , and how revered it is around the world and throughout human history . Can it inspire you to slow down and get creative ? For this challenge you ’ re going to wake at sunrise and have a look outside . What do you see ? What do you smell ? Listen to the Earth and the vibrations above it . How does this make you feel ? This activity is about mindfulness , which involves connecting to the world around you and can be a great way to keep calm and focussed . During the activity , you can write or draw what you see and feel . Your words and drawings might overlap on the page , which is completely fine ! It ’ s good , in fact , because any mess will reflect the complex , detailed world all around us . Don ’ t overthink it – just enjoy the moment and let your creativity flow !
get started
PHASE 1 : Wake up !
Set an alarm so you wake up around seven o ’ clock in the morning , or earlier if you like ! Find somewhere comfortable by a window or outside . Maybe get some breakfast to have while you do this activity . Most importantly , get your paper , a pen or a pencil , and relax !
YOU WILL NEED
– Pen / pencil – A4 Paper
PHASE 2 : Look and Draw
In the centre of your page , you can draw a small picture of something that catches your eye – I drew a watering can . Don ’ t worry about making the drawing perfect . This is just for you and nobody else ! Let it grow from your thoughts .
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