Brenda Rone and Susan Gentry Hazelwood School District

Teacher Page 4 We suggest that students keep a journal. 4 It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain answers. When you see this symbol students should use their journals. 4 Click to go to a new slide.

This lesson is designed to reinforce: State Science Standard 6 V Universe A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of the Universe C. Tools of Space Exploration

B. Motions of the Universe Activity 3

We see many stars in the night sky. Most of them look like tiny dots of light because they are so far away. Stars are very big.They are made of burning gases. A long time ago, people imagined that some groups of stars looked like objects, people, and animals. These groups of stars are called constellations. People gave names to these groups and told stories about them. The stories were called legends. Click Do you see any constellations you know?

Can you name this constellation? Click to connect the stars. Click for answer Little Dipper or Ursa Minor

Can you name this constellation? Click to connect the stars. Click for answer Big Dipper Big Bear or Ursa Major

Can you name this constellation? Click to connect the stars. Click for answer Draco the Dragon

Can you name this constellation? Click to connect the stars. Click for answer Cassiopeia the Queen

Can you name this constellation? Click to connect the stars. Click for answer Cepheus the King

Can you find all of the constellations? Click to connect the stars. End of Activity