Daytime Constellations
by Mitchell Taylor
Students learn about celestial and transitory objects in the sky while creating a piece of art depicting a constellation. The constellation can be seen during the day by holding it up. It helps represent the fact that the stars don't go anywhere during the day, it's just too bright to see them!
Lesson Grade Level
1st GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YwPhESaIFXYrjHMuGPAJAc3Bqb1MdX1o/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Earth and Space Science E2: Earth & the Universe English Language Arts (ELA) Writing
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