Identifying Star Patterns
Grade 4th Grade · Science · 35 min· Ngss 4-ess1-1
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify patterns of stars in the night sky.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 8:41
Constellations - Patterns in the Night Sky
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern or picture in the night sky.
- 2
The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but an asterism, and part of the constellation Ursa Major.
- 3
The constellation Hydra is associated with a serpent or dragon and is best viewed in the spring and early summer in the northern hemisphere.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two constellations discussed in the video and draw the pattern of stars that make up each constellation.”
Complete Lesson Package
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