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Bring the night sky to your classroom! Using simple materials, learners create flashlight constellations on the wall. They then use their imaginations to create their own star patterns that tell a story.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite parents to a viewing party where pupils share and describe their constellations
- Have individuals find and take pictures of their chosen constellations in the night sky
Classroom Considerations
- Prepare materials prior to the activity
Pros
- Provides easy-to-follow instructions
- Includes important background information on the individual constellations
Cons
- None