Space Cadet Worksheet
Mission Briefing • Personal Space Training
Space Cadet Worksheet
Grade 3 • Life Skills
Astronaut Cadet:
Date:
Flight Crew:
Featured Story: In Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook, Louis thinks he is going to camp to study moon rocks and galaxies—until he discovers his principal wants to teach him about a very different kind of space!
Phase 1
Pre-Flight Launchpad (Before the Story)
Predict & Explore
1. When you hear the words "Personal Space", what does that mean to you? Write your best definition:
2. Draw your personal bubble around the astronaut:
(Draw your comfort bubble boundary)
Phase 2
Orbit Discovery (After Louis's Story)
Flight Log Analysis
3. What big secret did Louis discover about Personal Space? How is it different from outer space?
4. Connect each Space Rule Louis learned to its correct astronaut tool:
Comfort Bubble
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The invisible arm's length circle around every person.
Body Radar Clues
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Noticing when friends lean back, frown, or cross their arms.
Hands to Yourself
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Keeping your body and belongings inside your own orbit.
The Golden Space Rule: Always keep one arm's length away unless invited closer!
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Phase 3: Space Radar Scenarios
Analyze the situations below. Mark your verdict and write a Cadet Fix.
Flight Simulations
Mission A The Cafeteria Line
Safe Orbit Space Invader
Leo stands so close to Maya that his tray bumps her backpack and he leans on her shoulder to see what is for lunch. Maya leans forward and scowls.
Cadet Fix:
Mission B Reading Rug Partner Work
Safe Orbit Space Invader
Jordan sits criss-cross on his carpet square. He asks Sofia, "May we share the book?" and holds it in the middle so both can see without crowding.
Why it works:
Mission C Art Supply Table
Safe Orbit Space Invader
Sam reaches across Chloe's painting without asking and snatches the scissors right next to her hand, accidentally smudging her artwork.
Cadet Fix:
Phase 4
Cadet Flight Debrief & Pledge
Personal Commitment
How has your understanding of personal space changed after learning from Louis's adventures at Personal Space Camp?
Official Personal Space Cadet Pledge
I will respect the invisible bubble (one arm's length) around others. I will watch my friends' body radar cues to make sure they feel comfortable. I will ask before borrowing tools or entering someone else's space.
Cadet Signature:
Space Camp Certified
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