🔵Lesson 4: Constellations

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Constellations

Introduction

Stars give us light in the night and are beautiful to look at.  Long ago, they were used for more than that though.  People didn’t have maps or navigation systems, so they would use what is in the sky to help them know directions.  To help people remember stars, they would put groupings of stars (constellations) into a story that would help them remember the name and the formation of the stars.  These stories have been passed down.  Today, you are going to learn more about constellations. 

Students Will:

• Watch videos to learn more about constellations.
• Students will learn stories about some of the most recognized constellations.
• Students will observe the night sky.

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Video

Watch the video to find out about predictable patterns in the sky. (Please note: This video has no sound.)

 

 

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Assignment

Today, you will record yourself in a video on Flip and tell the teacher about your night sky observations. 

Click Next to complete the assignment.

 

 

Sources:

• Video provided by Georgia Home Classroom Links to an external site.

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