Discuss where the stars came from. Read the book Zoo in the Sky to the students. Have students vote on their favorite animal constellation. Post in classroom. Hand out copies to each student and do math activities based on information found in graph.
Students make their own constellation on black construction paper using ten star stickers and chalk.
Students place their stickers on their paper and connect them with white chalk. Students name their constellation and write the name on their paper in chalk. Have students create a stargazing journal for them to record their thoughts, questions, comments, and drawings in for each night for a two-week period. Teacher projects on large screen TV in classroom with lights off. View our night sky for current date.