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Discover the night sky's dazzling array of stars and constellations with a captivating video that details various figures and the history behind them.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Gather information about various constellations in the sky that learners can browse when time permits
- Encourage pupils to observe the night sky, draw constellations they locate, or write a reflection on what they see
- Create connect-the-dots worksheets that feature different constellations, direct class members to complete worksheets and write the constellations' names
Classroom Considerations
- An ad pops up shortly after the start of the video
- The resource is the 15th video in a series of 18 that highlight astronomy and space related topics
- The comment and suggested videos sections may contain inappropriate content, have the video ready to play in full-screen mode
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- A cartoon set and sidekick boost engagement
- Highlights key terms using bold font alongside real and computer generated images
Cons
- The host speaks quickly; be prepared to pause, replay, or enable closed captioning