A detailed lesson plan explains exactly how to kick off this inquiry-guided research project. With a fun hook, constellation printable handouts, and grading rubric, this lesson is ready to go! This constellation research project is sure to have students critical thinking! Holding a STARS FAIR at the end is a great way to have students listen to one another's research journeys, and learn all about the other constellations in our solar system - and the star constellation names!

SNEAK PEAK at some of the lesson details:

Hook: Ask students if they can name the 12 astrological signs.

Class discussion: Ask students if anyone has a favorite constellation.

Why is it their favorite?

Activity: Hand out the Star Search assignment and go through it as a class.

Closing:Have students submit their constellation to you and record it on the “class constellations” sheet.

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This lesson aligns with the Saskatchewan Curriculum:

SS6.1

Research and represent the physical characteristics of the major components of the solar system, including the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. (CP, SI)

SS6.3

Evaluate past, current, and possible future contributions of space exploration programs including space probes and human spaceflight, which support living and working in the inner solar system. (DM, TPS)

***GRADING RUBRIC is focused on content-based writing***