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Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Images can be seen in clouds all the time.

Astronomy is the branch of science that deals with stars, comets, planets, and galaxies. Astronomers are scientists who study each of those.

This lesson focuses on stars and constellations.

Stars can be fascinating and mysterious.

You have probably wondered the following about the stars.

All these questions and more will be answered as you examine the universe's twinkling, shiny gems.

You will investigate the characteristics of stars and constellations using engaging videos, fun activities, and super-star projects.

First, watch the video below to learn about stars' sizes, colors, and energy.

Next, read Our Very Own Star: the Sun. You can even print the book and color it!

Say out loud one fact you learned from the video and one fact you learned from the online book.

Then, move on to the Got It? section to keep learning!

Supplies for the Star Poster Activity

Supplies for the Marshmallow Constellations Project

Supplies for the Flashlight Constellations Project

Supplies for the Light Box Constellation Project

Suggested Reading

Sunshine by Gail Saunders-Smith
Day Light, Night Light by Franklin M. Branley
The Sun: Our Nearest Star by Franklin M. Branley
Sun Up, Sun Down: The Story of Day and Night by Jacqui Bailey
Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations and How You Can Find Them in the Sky by Michael Driscoll and Meredith Hamilton
The Stars by H.A. Rey
Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations by C.E. Thompson
National Geographic Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine D. Hughes
Solar System for Kids: The Sun and Moon by Baby Professor
The Sun by Melanie Chrismer