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Harvard University

Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: The Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on images from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, this is an excellent glossary of all the constellations, including the ones that make up the Zodiac. Find images, photographs, and an excellent background narratives concerning each...
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Other

Constellations Web Page: The Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about 88 constellations, including the myths associated with them and details of the major astronomical objects that are part of them.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: The Constellations and Their Stars

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site dedicated to the constellations and information about the objects which make them up. Contains a great deal of information about various stars, galaxies and other objects, as well as details on how best to observe them.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Notation: Light Years to the Centaurus Constellation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Study the diagram of the Centaurus Constellation, and then answer the challenge question to check for understanding.
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Can Teach

Can Teach Lesson Plan: Graphing Constellations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, learners practice their graphing skills by following directions to recreate constellations.
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Other

Sky Server: The Constellation Game

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Sky Server of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey provides the information here on constellations. "Here is your chance to make up your own constellation!" Learn about the various constellations and then play the game.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 3

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 1

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 4

For Students 6th - 8th
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Interactive
Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Space Hopper Constellation Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Players identify constellations by multiple choice or by typing in the correct name. Two skill levels. Includes links to Fact Monster dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas entries about constellations.
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Constellations [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out what you know about constellations by completing this crossword puzzle!
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University of California

Cse: What's Your Sign? The Science Behind the Zodiac

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This paper presents the explanation behind the Zodiac signs. It discusses motions of celestial objects, the Plane of the Ecliptic, and the constellations of the Zodiac.
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Fundación Cientec

Fundacion Cientec: Constelaciones Zodiacales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides detailed history and star cluster location information for each zodiac constellation. Also includes links (mostly to Wikipedia pages) to additional information for keywords that appear in the articles.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Constellations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers images and ideas for interdisciplinary study of the constellations. It suggests project based learning activities and a WebQuest link.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Astronomy: The Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial students will learn what causes the seasons, diurnal cycles and how the constellations move through the sky. Learn we are able to see other planets and how astronomical events affected life on the Earth.
Interactive
Other

Sunaeon: Solar System Scope

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the solar system as you've never seen it before; up close and personal. Visit each planet by clicking on it, then selecting the play button to track its rotations through the calendar year. Watch the constellations move...
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Math Science Nucleus

Math Science Nucleus: The Bear and the Baby

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This animation discusses the history of the constellations and the naming according to myths. The specific constellation dealt with in this animation is Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the bear and the baby).
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Curated OER

Constellations

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

Constellations

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

Diagram of Zodiac Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
Paper presents the explanation behind the Zodiac signs. Discusses motions of celestial objects, the Plane of the Ecliptic, and the constellations of the Zodiac.
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University of Wisconsin

Constellations and Their Stars: Andromeda

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has factual information about Andromeda. Also contains other links.

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