This module had some great ideas for lessons and I look forward to using many of them next year.I would base my lesson on stars around the book “The Stars” by Martha E. H. Rustad
Read the story “The Stars” to the class.
Ask questions such as: “What do you see in the night sky?” and listen to their responses.
Read the picture book aloud, discussing the illustrations and facts about stars. Explain that stars are huge balls of burning gas that shine in the sky.
Introduce the concept of constellations and how people have used them to navigate.
Hand out black construction paper and white crayons or chalk.
Instruct students to draw their own night sky filled with stars.
Encourage them to create their own constellations by connecting the stars.
Provide star stickers or cutouts for students to add to their drawings.
Have students share their starry night drawings with the class.
Ask each student to describe their constellation and what they named it.
Sing a simple star-related song, such as “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
Conclusion:Reinforce the wonder of stars and encourage students to look up at the night sky with curiosity and imagination.