Reply To: Module 3 – Stars, Space and Aliens

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Aine Gannon
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    Activity set: The Stars

    Hook: Story- Can You See The Stars Tonight?

    Introduction: Whole class Mind map – what do we know about stars.
    Display a photo of a farmer ploughing a field for group discussion. What shape is the tool? Can we use geoboards and bands to create the shape?
    Introducing constellations: display the constellations of the Leo and Draco without identifying them by name. Children in pairs/ groups name name the constellations. Background on constellations. How they get their name? Can you suggest a better name?

    Looking at a variety of items from different perspectives eg. A tree as we see it and a bird’s eye view, a leaf as we see it and an insect.

    Photo/video of constellation of the plough.
    Create the constellation with string, blue tack or with skewers and mini marshmallows.

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