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Introduction

Have you ever wondered what you are looking at when you look at the night sky? In this WebQuest, you will learn about the moon, stars, shooting stars, and the planets in the night sky.

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Task

You are going to be an astronaut. Before your journey begins you must research and learn about things you may see on your trip into space.

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Process

Step 1:

As a group, we will watch the PowerPoint presentation titled “The Night Sky.” For the next four nights, you will make some observations of the sky on your own at home using the Homework sheet.

Step 2:

Read a book about the night sky. Use Kidspiration to create a Venn diagram about comparing the night sky and the day sky.

Step 3:

During your travels you may discover planets that no one has ever found. As a class, use your productive thinking skills to think of many, varied unusual names a planet might have. Create a model of this planet using Crayola Model Magic and markers. Be sure to name your planet.

Step 4:

Recite your mission statement with your class.

Moon Chant

A-B-CDE
Learn about the moon with me
F-G-HIJ
It’s out in space so far away.
K-L-MNO
No air or water so nothing will grow.
P-Q-RST
Reflects sunlight so brightly
U-V-WXY
Appears to change shape in the sky.
Z-Z-ZZZ
Full of craters and rocky.

Step 5:

In order to be cleared for take off into space, there is one final task you must complete. Create a space map that shows objects you can see in the night sky. On a separate sheet of paper, write two facts that you have learned about the night sky.

Materials needed for space map: Black Construction Paper, White Crayons, Chalk, White Paper, Glitter.

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Evaluation

Night Sky Rubric

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Conclusion

Are you ready for space?? If you can name all these objects, you are ready to begin your mission as an astronaut!!!

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Subject Area: Science

Grade Level: 1-2

Learner Information: Night Sky

Getting to Know the Night Sky

Moon Rock Paperweight

Blast Off to the Final Frontier

Rocket Countdown

Suggested Books:

Owl Moon

The Night Sky

Why the Sun and Moon Are In the Sky

Extensive List of Space Books

Standards: Describe the night sky as observed with the unaided eye.

Recognize that the moon appears as different shapes (phases) at different times.

Curriculum: ACOS 23 / SAT 10 (First Grade)

ACOS 33/SAT 10 (Second Grade)

Technology:

Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities across the curriculum. ALCOS 23

Apply content-specific tool, software, and simulations to support learning and research. ALCOS 34

**Both apply to first and second grade COS

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