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Mapping Constellations

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Students become familiar with constellations. In this space science lesson, the teacher introduces constellations by showing students the star patterns and reading myths. Students, observe the stars nightly, then choose one constellation to research and write a report about.

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constellations, stars

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constellation, star map, star stories, science
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4th - 8th
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Science
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