Today was all about galaxies, stars, and constellations We began with a chalk pastel depiction of the three main types of galaxies--elliptical, spiral, and irregular, and discussed how they are different. Then, it was time to dive into the stars that we see in these galaxies. We looked at the ways that stars are classified--by size, color, temperature, luminosity, and composition, and then with the older kids, we mapped out the life cycles of different stars. The older class filled out this note taking guide. Finally, it was time to talk about constellations. This map shows how a constellation is actually not just the stars that we imagine with lines drawn to create a picture, but actually the whole block of the sky. Astronomers have broken the entire sky into 88 constellations, so they reference anything they find by which area it falls in. And the shapes or pictures within are actually called asterisms. We talked about the greek mythology behind Ursa Major, and then did a little project to create our own constellation or asterism viewers. Additional InformationVideos:
What's Inside a Black Hole? For everyone who wanted to go a little deeper into the black holes. Intro to Stars: Color and Temperature Song You can't help but remember the order of the Morgan-Keenen spectral system after watching this! How to Find Constellations A quick guide to 4 constellations that can be seen in our skies every night. Sci Show Kids: Constellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky! Learn about a few common constellations and a brief history of constellations. Activities: There are a lot of ways you can practice making constellations--using rocks and sidewalk chalk, sewing yarn or string through cardboard or fabric, toothpicks and marshmallows, or pipe cleaners and beads. Look up a few and try them out! Junior Ranger Badge: Night Sky Explorer The National Parks have a badge you can earn at home all about star gazing and the night sky! Spring Constellations These are some of the constellations that are in the north American sky right now. Quizlet: Star Systems and Galaxies Check out these flash cards to learn some vocabulary about stars and then take the quiz to see what you've learned.
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