Learning Objectives :
Students will understand basic concepts of astronomy (e.g. that stars are very far away), and be able to identify some of the most well-known constellations (e.g. the Big and Little Dippers).
Estimated Time Required :
2-3 Class Periods
Materials :
Follow Up :
Students will be encouraged to look for constellations in the night sky on their own.
Creator :
Colleen Wilson
Standards :
- Next Generation Science Standard
- (1-ESS1-1) Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
- AASL Standard
- (1.1.6) Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
- Empire Fluency Continuum
- (Standard 1) Restates/Retells and asks questions about the topic, problem or question with guidance.
