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In this activity, learners create their own constellations and star patterns and write a short, descriptive story explaining the significance of their star pattern/constellation. Then, learners can view their constellations in a homemade "planetarium" and share their stories aloud. This activity is part of a collaboration between NASA and the Navajo that also included videos that can be watched online. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Worksheets
- Colored pencils, crayons, and/or markers
- Star stickers (optional)
- Instructions on how to create your own planetarium
- Pens or sharp pencils to poke star patterns into the walls of the homemade planetarium
- Flashlight
- 4 mil black plastic sheeting
- 1 large roll of duct tape
- 1 large black plastic trash bag (to fit over fan)
- 1 window or floor level fan with extension cord
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Astronomy
- Stars and Galaxies
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Astronomy
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Algebra
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- hear
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
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Native American
- Explicity developed for this group
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- NASA Astrobiology Institute; ArtReach International; Office of the Speaker, The Navajo Nation Council