Create a Constellation Astronomer: _______________________________________ Constellations represent things that were important to the people who named them. If we made constellations today, we would have different names. Your project begins with creating a new Greek or Roman god/goddess, constellation, and myth, then ends with your choice of a 2nd product 1. Think of a real person to base your Greek/Roman god/goddess off of (yours will be original though). ❖ Go to THIS WEBSITE and/or THIS WEBSITE to get inspiration for your original Greek/Roman god/goddess. 2. Complete THIS DOC to describe your original god/goddess. ❖ Use this IDEA GENERATOR for inspiration 3. Use the name of your original god/goddess on the grid paper to create your main constellation points and connect them with straight lines. ❖ Click HERE for example of how to use the grid paper ❖ Use THIS DOC to describe your constellation 4. Determine what shape or picture your constellation makes and sketch it around the outside of your constellation (you can have additional stars, but make sure your star points are bigger or darker). ❖ Click HERE for an example 5. Based on the god/goddess descriptions and constellation picture/shape, you will create a detailed myth to describe the origin of your constellation. (What is your picture?, Where did it come from?, Is it related to other stars/constellations?) This can be done on paper OR on a new Google doc. ❖ Click HERE Constellation Myths that already exist - for inspiration. ❖ Myth must be at least 250 words. 6. Create a Constellation Rubric ➢ PRODUCTS: You must write a myth AND choose 1 product from the list below. Each product has its own requirements. ➔ TECH PRODUCTS ❏ Intention To Qualify Letter: Your task is to write a one-page letter to the IAU (International Astronomical Union) informing them of your intention to submit a new constellation to be considered for qualification. This letter must be formal and free of spelling and grammar errors. ❏ Multimedia Presentation: You are going to create a presentation on your new constellation and myth. This presentation will be “shown on local television”. This presentation should include everything about your original god/goddess, constellation, and myth, which should include and drawings ➔ HANDS-ON PRODUCTS ❏ Model: Create a model of your original constellation. This can be done as a mobile, 3D diorama, or a 3D print. ❏ Newspaper Article: Create a newspaper article as an astronomer discovering a new constellation. This article should include everything about your original god/goddess, constellation, and myth, which should include and drawings ❏
