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. Have students make practice journal entry into their journals.
Students take journals home today to begin stargazing.
Students need to bring stargazing journals to school each day. Teacher will check each student s journal daily for completion. Have students paraphrase, in writing, their favorite version and illustrate. Have students respond to the fifth grade students via e-mail about the stories they wrote for their constellations. Students create Pringles can mini planetariums.