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Fourth grade is learning about constellations…A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure!
Fourth grade is learning about constellations…A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure!
We followed the scientific method by beginning with a question and some discussion: What is a constellation? What are some examples of constellations?...Leo, Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Pegasus…The Northern Star, Polaris…found in the Northern Hemisphere! Can we view all constellations if we are located in the Northern Hemisphere? Does our view of the constellations change during different times of the year?
We followed the scientific method by beginning with a question and some discussion: What is a constellation? What are some examples of constellations?...Leo, Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Pegasus…The Northern Star, Polaris…found in the Northern Hemisphere! Can we view all constellations if we are located in the Northern Hemisphere? Does our view of the constellations change during different times of the year?
Students made predictions and then conducted an experiment locating three main constellations: Orion, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. We conducted a fun experiment using blue card stock paper representing outer space during different times of the year in two month intervals. Students poked holes in these three main constellations, Orion, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, using push pins and then held the “outer space models” up to the light to view each constellation during different times of the year. It was a great, hands on way for the students to make better connections and draw conclusions.
Students made predictions and then conducted an experiment locating three main constellations: Orion, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. We conducted a fun experiment using blue card stock paper representing outer space during different times of the year in two month intervals. Students poked holes in these three main constellations, Orion, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor, using push pins and then held the “outer space models” up to the light to view each constellation during different times of the year. It was a great, hands on way for the students to make better connections and draw conclusions.
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