2. Standards
Science Standards
SC.4.E.5.1 Observe that the patterns of stars in the sky stay the
same although they appear to shift across the sky nightly, and
the different stars can be seen in different seasons.
SC.4.E.5.3 Recognize that Earth revolves around the Sun in a
year and rotates on its axis in a 24-hour day.
SC.4.E.5.4 Relate that the rotation of Earth (day and night) and
apparent movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars are
connected.
Art Standards
VA.4.C.1.2 Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to
interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.
VA.4.C.2.3 Develop and support ideas from various resources to
create unique artworks.
VA.4.F.1.1 Combine art media with innovative ideas and
techniques to create two- and/or three- dimensional works of art.
4. Lesson
During this lesson students will learn how the
rotation of the earth affects what stars we see at
night throughout the year and where we see
them in the sky.
Students will learn what constellations are.
Students will also learn how to be able to spot
different constellations in the sky and be able to
name them.
Google Sky
Astroviewer
5. Activity
Students will be creating their
own constellations.
Using pre cut out squares of
black poster board they will
poke holes in the squares to
create different shapes.
When students are done the
lights will be turned off in the
class and they will take turns
shining some flashlights
through their papers and
trying to guess what each
others constellations are.
6. Assessment and
Modifications
Assessment
Worksheet with various constellations on it the
students would need to identify.
Modifications
In the lesson models of the Moon, Earth, and Sun
that actually spin could be used to further
illustrate the point.
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