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This journal article I really enjoyed reading and it gave me lesson ideas for constellations. I really like the idea of showing pictures of constellations and stars and asking students to ma... See More

This journal article I really enjoyed reading and it gave me lesson ideas for constellations. I really like the idea of showing pictures of constellations and stars and asking students to make observations of the visual. I think that having the students try to look at the constellations and to guess what the constellation may represent is a great idea. This helps students interpret the constellation as they see it before you show them the true representation. I definitely recommend this article it gave me great idea’s to help challenge my students thinking and have them become space investigators!

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This article was helpful in seeing how to incorporate trade books into student activities as motivation for learning. The first activity is great because it allows students to take what they... See More

This article was helpful in seeing how to incorporate trade books into student activities as motivation for learning. The first activity is great because it allows students to take what they discovered about the history of constellations and use their imagination to create their own...very appropriate for K-3. The second activity for upper elementary allows students to have fun with their homework! Observing the stars in the sky with their parent or guardian is a great way for student's to act as astronomers, motivating them to discover and share their findings. Great read!