Constellations

In science we have been learning about the difference between night and day. This went perfectly with our two week unit over space. As a part of our study, we read Stargazers by Gail Gibbons to learn about constellations. The students then created their own constellations on black paper using white crayons and silver star stickers. The students then discussed with table groups what their constellation was and how it came to be in the sky. My teammate, Mrs. Timms, had her students create "constellation profiles" as a writing extension. This was a great idea that I will have to incorporate next year.