Activity – Stars
It is important for kids to learn about the science of stars and constellations, both for educational purposes and also to fuel their sense of wonder, discovery and imagination.
I would incorporate this topic into a lesson to teach the students of the different constellations in our night sky, such as the Plough, Orions belt etc.
I would start by displaying a constellation on the whiteboard (plough). Each student has a nexus threading board and elastic bands. They each plot the shape of the constellation on their board. This would be fun and would also develop their visualization and fine motor skills. Upon completing each of the constellation displayed, they can then create their own constellation and come up with a fun name for it.