Constellation Project- Choose a minimum of 100 points ( EXTRA CREDIT IS ALLOWED).
Constellation Board Game- 80 pts
An adventure through space, a trivia tour of the stars, or
get creative!
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Constellation Rap Video - 80 pts
Must be done on at least ½ size poster board.
Must include a minimum of 15 constellations
(either on cards or on board).
Must include a minimum of 20 question cards,
and answers must be provided in some form.
Show off your rap skills as you create an
educational, fact-filled rap about the stars.
The rap should include the names of at least
10 constellations, with at least one fact or
detail about each.
The video may be presented to the class.
Children’s Book- 100 pts
Author your own myths and tales about the
stars in the sky! Use photos of parts of the
nighttime sky full of stars, outline (connectthe-dots) your constellation, and create a
short story that goes along with it. Your
book must include at least 10 constellations
(that you create, not ones that exist) with a
story and illustration for each.
Zodiac Mobile- 70 pts
Create a mobile that features the 12
constellations of the zodiac. Directions for
making a mobile can be found on many DIY
and craft sites online.
Various 10 pt Options
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Infographic- 30 points
Create an infographic on one of the topics
below (one page, illustrations, and
information presented in a concise manner);
must be in color, pleasant to the eye, and
present the information succinctly.
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Zodiac constellations
12 other major constellations
Major meteor showers throughout
the year and the constellations they
pass through (must include dates)
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Illustrate a constellation (not a
zodiac) and label the major stars
with name, magnitude, and number
of light years away.
Make a set of 5 constellation discs
by cutting circles out of posterboard
or cardstock and punching holessmall holes for small stars and larger
holes for larger stars. Label.
On a star map, highlight in marker
10 constellations that are visible in
the winter sky.
On a star map, highlight in marker
10 constellations that are visible in
the summer sky.
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