Name: Searching the Night Sky
SKU: 7526
Price: 20.00 USD
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Searching the Night Sky

$20.00

In this unit study, we will explore astronomy through a look at the night sky. Some topics will include: the history of astronomy, life cycle of stars, stargazing tools, and constellations.

Games, interactive websites, interesting videos and creative assignments make this a fun and engaging unit study for students.

Description

In the Searching the Night Sky Unit Study, we will explore astronomy through a look at the night sky. Some topics will include: the history of astronomy, life cycle of stars, stargazing tools, and constellations. Students can work through all the assignments in each module – or just the ones they choose (or parents assign).

The four modules will cover the following topics:

Module 1 – Astronomical History
Module 2 – Stargazing Tools
Module 3 – Constellations
Module 4 – Deep Sky Objects

Activities will include reading articles, watching videos, playing games/quizzes, doing hands-on activities, and completing engaging projects. The module projects will allow students to explore topics in more depth through model construction, research, experiments, star journals, etc. Students will present their project in a digital format–a poster, video, picture, slideshow, etc. for a chance to win a gift card!

The content in this night sky unit study varies in difficulty so there’s something for everyone! The fun games and interesting facts make it appealing to a variety of ages. This unit study is self-paced. Most of the activities are done online, although there are a few things to do offline (e.g. stargazing).

Recommended age: 4th-8th grade

More Astronomy Resources

Searching the Solar System – this unit study focuses on the planets of the solar system
The Astronomy Bundle includes both this unit study and Searching the Solar System and you will save some money purchasing them together