Stars activity.
I would begin the lesson with a KWL chart to find out what the children already know and what they would like to learn. What does the sky look like at night? We would speak about the word constellation and it’s meaning. Do they know the name of any constellations? I really like the activity of making the plough. There is so much learning in it and a lovely creation at the end. I am always looking for ways to kill 2 birds with 1 stone so its a great way of doing length at the same time as learning about the stars. & Art!
I would love to display them in the classroom or as someone else mentioned in the hallway, for all students to see. The children could observe the sky and look out for the different constellations as part of the homework. I think designing their own constellation would be a lovely extension activity.