Lesson: 4
Grade: 6
Subjects: Language Arts, Science, Art
Learner Outcomes: Students will broaden their understanding of constellations named for mythological creatures and research the story of how the constellations got into the sky.
Duration of Lesson: 2-3 (45 minute) class periods
Materials:
Dictionaries
Encyclopedias
Books
on Astronomy
Websites
Black
or Dark Blue Construction Paper
White
Chalk or White Crayon
Gummed
Stars (Gold or Silver)
Technology
Tools/Course
Ware:
Student
Computers/Lab
Microsoft
Office
Internet
Teacher Notes: We are using books and websites that should be readily available.
Procedures:
1.
Students
will use books or internet resources to find names of
constellations.
2.
Identify
those constellations named for mythological creatures.
3.
Select
a constellation to research.
4.
Write
a report about a constellation including whom constellation was
named the story, of how it got into the sky, the main stars, and the
season
in which it is found.
The following websites will aid students in gathering information:
Constellation
by Month and Alphabetical
Listing of Constellations
Modifications: Teacher should determine the need for student assistance based on IEP and request from special educator. Support staff may be present during the lesson. Teachers are encouraged to use peer tutoring, cooperative groups, or small group activities.
Enrichment Activities: Create your own constellation on black or dark blue construction paper. Arrange 4-10 gummed stars in any pattern as desired. Make up a story about the constellation created.
Evaluation/Assessment:
Scoring
Rubric
Class
Participation
Completed
Report
National
Standards:
Language Arts:
1. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and
strategies
of the
writing process
2. Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written
compositions
3. Gathers and uses information for research purposes
4. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies
of
the
reading process
Science:
1. Understands essential ideas about the composition and
structure
of the
universe and the Earth's place in it
West
Virginia IGOs:
RLA:
6.1.5, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.8, 6.2.12
TEC: 6.3.1, 6.5.2
SC: 6.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2,
6.2.3, 6.2.9
References: Marvelous
Mythology by Mary Elizabeth Bradford & Nancy
Mastrolianni
Constellations
by Month
Alphabetical
Listing of Constellations
The
Constellations
Created By:
Holz Elementary
Myrna B. Geiger
Rachel B. Sweet
Cathy D. Walker
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