Constellations

Students investigate the concept of the constellations using many different resources to find information. Then students use the information in order to construct models of the constellations that show the magnitude of their size and...

Third graders discover the diversity in the 12 tribal nations in Montana. In this sun, moon and stars lesson, 3rd graders become familiar with different explanations from the Montana tribes of the origin of the sun, moon and stars....

Dramatize the stars and planets as they become a visual representation of the solar system in this activity. Young astronomers track and simulate various constellations as they orbit the Earth to learn the position and motion of objects...

Get the inside scoop on constellations from Jessi and Sam the Bat in a captivating video that also supports study skills using flashcards. 

Discover the night sky's dazzling array of stars and constellations with a captivating video that details various figures and the history behind them. 

Location, location, location! Learn about why your location on Earth is a determining factor in which constellations you can see at night during different parts of the year.

What's your sign? Astronomy and astrology come together in an engaging and informational video. It takes viewers through the Zodiac constellations, including the name, sign, and short history of these names.

Why do people locate and name constellations? How do constellations help us map a starry night? Learn about stars and constellations with a short, informative astronomy video.

Young scholars examine the various constellations they can see at night. After listening to an expert speak, they discover how the Earth rotates and how that affects the constellations. To end the instructional activity, they make a...

Space explorers take a virtual trip around the sun right within your classroom! They stand in a circle facing away from the "sun" (a lamp) in the center of the room. As they move according to your instructions, they view different...