Details: This lesson can be added to 5th Grade Amplify Patterns of Earth and Sky: Analyzing Stars on Ancient Artifacts, with Lesson 2.1 after looking for patterns, making observations, and reflecting on the Model.Pursuits addressed: Identity-Students will learn about constellations from their own cultural perspectives and recognize that people from all over the world have stories related to the stars in the sky.Skills-The students will research constellations from a cultural perspective and create a class book to share with the rest of the school about constellations and their stories from around the world.Intellect-Students will interview their families to find out if their families have any constellation stories or information related to their cultures.Criticality- Students will understand that there are more than Greek and Roman names and stories for the constellations. The stories are told and retold by those in power.
- Subject:
- Ancient History
- Astronomy
- Character Education
- Reading Informational Text
- Reading Literature
- World Cultures
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Author:
- The genius group from Madison Wisconsin
- Date Added:
- 07/31/2022