Constellations Science Investigation Science Standards Related to Constellations Science Unit Grade 8: Conducting Use data to summarize results ESS 3.1.1 Identify the stars ESS 3.1.1a Distinguish stars from other objects in the sky (e.g. moon, planets) ESS 3.1.1b Identify one or more constellations Grade 11: Conducting: Use accepted methods for organizing, representing and/or manipulating data ESS 3.1.1 Identify the stars ESS 3.1.1a Distinguish stars from other objects in the sky (e.g. moon, planets) ESS 3.1.1b Identify one or more constellations Grade 11: Analyzing: Use evidence to support and/or justify interpretations and/or conclusions or explain how the evidence refutes the hypothesis ESS 3.1.1 Identify stars ESS 3.1.1b Identify two or more constellations Other Concepts that can be embedded in the science investigation In addition to science concepts, students may learn about the following: *The history behind how constellations were created *Greek mythology associated with naming constellations *How constellations may be used in navigation *Counting- how many stars in each constellations * Using higher contrast materials, and lights, students can use their vision skills to identify constellations or find a light. Constellations Overview of the science investigation OBSERVE/ Students review key vocabulary such as : moon, planet, constellation, star, sky, connect Students can watch a video about constellations and describe what they observe. QUESTION Students create a research question such as: How many different constellations can we identify? Can we see constellations from Rhode Island? How many stars are in each constellation? Are stars only out at night? Can we see stars during the day?
Constellations Science Investigation Science Standards Related to Constellations Science Unit Grade 8: Conducting Use data to summarize results ESS 3.1.1 Identify the stars ESS 3.1.1a Distinguish stars from other objects in the sky (e.g. moon, planets) ESS 3.1.1b Identify one or more constellations Grade 11: Conducting: Use accepted methods for organizing, representing and/or manipulating data ESS 3.1.1 Identify the stars ESS 3.1.1a Distinguish stars from other objects in the sky (e.g. moon, planets) ESS 3.1.1b Identify one or more constellations Grade 11: Analyzing: Use evidence to support and/or justify interpretations and/or conclusions or explain how the evidence refutes the hypothesis ESS 3.1.1 Identify stars ESS 3.1.1b Identify two or more constellations Other Concepts that can be embedded in the science investigation In addition to science concepts, students may learn about the following: *The history behind how constellations were created *Greek mythology associated with naming constellations *How constellations may be used in navigation *Counting- how many stars in each constellations * Using higher contrast materials, and lights, students can use their vision skills to identify constellations or find a light. Constellations Overview of the science investigation OBSERVE/ QUESTION Students review key vocabulary such as : moon, planet, constellation, star, sky, connect Students can watch a video about constellations and describe what they observe. Students create a research question such as: How many different constellations can we identify? Can we see constellations from Rhode Island? How many stars are in each constellation? Are stars only out at night? Can we see stars during the day?