These mythologies can guide us in creating experiences or our own, they challenge us to see what was seen and then to look further, and in doing so find new patterns appropriate to our own time. To develop an awareness and appreciation of star patterns through observation of the night sky. Describe two constellations and their mythology 2. Nightly observations, at the same time each evening, encourage students to note characteristics of the stars, and their relative positions. Initial homework assignments should include keeping a journal on observations of color, brightness, and patterns.
Children can then create stories that correspond to their own view of the sky.
Later assignments should incorporate the use of their own class made star maps. Individually or as a group assign the students to research these constellations and write a summary of each of their origins. These finished reports can be grouped on the bulletin board for later reference when completing star maps. Work through these activities using a blank starfield and the Sky calender from Abrams. A little practice and you will be as excited as the kids.