Labs from YSI 94 - Our Sky Clock. Our Sky Clock. This is a Teacher's Guide.
Discuss constellations Note the distinction between asterism and constellation.
Distribute worksheet, scissors, paper fasteners. Using star wheels, or recalling planetarium experience, trace the Little and Big Dippers and the direction to Polaris from the pointer stars on the dial. Color-code the chapter ring for daytime and nighttime hours. Cut out the dial and chapter ring. Use the paper fastener to hold the dial to the chapter ring.