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- 4th - 8th
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Students develop an awareness and appreciation of star patterns and constellations through observation of the night sky and making star maps. In addition, myths that correspond to the constellations are studied. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students examine present constellation patterns by reading The Glow-In-The-Dark Planetarium Book by Annie Ingle. They copy a few of the constellations and then create their own, using sticky stars and black paper. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the constellations found in the North Polar Region. They read and discuss handouts, and design and present constellations using star stickers, chalk, and construction paper. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students examine and identify patterns of various constellations. They paint constellations on window panes using star-shaped sponges and paint. They print out computer versions of constellations and measure distances in centimeters. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students research astronomy terms using various software programs. They recongize patterns and star constellations. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to several major constellations and locate them in the night sky. They graph the constellations on grid paper and work in groups to research common myths and stories associated with specific constellations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students observe the night sky with their parents and listen to a presentation that introduces the various visible constellations. They locate the Big Dipper and from there attempt to outline a variety of constellations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 6th
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Students divide into groups of four or five and distribute materials to design StarDarts by drawing and cutting out 6-8 cardstock stars, each about one and a half inches across. They decorate their stars with phosphorescent paint attaching each to a straw. Students take turns tossing their StarDarts at feltboards from a distance of 4-5 feet. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students review the zodiac signs and illustrate their movement using constellations on the wall and themselves to represent earth. Individually or in groups, they stand in the center of the room while a shadeless lamp is placed between the students and the constellations on the wall. As they rotate, they compare the constellations in front of the lamp with those behind it. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students create posters of the constellations using glow-in-the-dark glue and black paper. They hang their posters around the room starting with Aries and moving through all the signs. Students create a jingle or acronym to help them remember the zodiac order. Full Review »
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