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Constellation Detectives

This simple paper-based activity guides learners in identifying constellations such as Orion, the Big Dipper, and more.

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Constellation Detectives

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This simple paper-based activity guides learners in identifying constellations such as Orion, the Big Dipper, and more.

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Content Area

Astronomy and Space

Age Group

Family
Early Elementary
Upper Elementary
Tweens (9-12)

Time to Complete Activity

Under 10 minutes

Time needed to prep Activity

Under 5 minutes

Cost associated with Activity Materials

$0 ("found" items)

Difficulty Level (by content)

Easy

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Add a Tech Twist	Optional: app for learning more about the constellations, such as Star Walk or Sky Map (see https://www.forbes.com/sites/jesseshanahan/2018/05/09/the-best-free-stargazing-apps-of-2018)
Related Links	Websites: More to Explore: Stars, Constellations and Astronomy How Does Our Sun Compare With Other Stars? Constellations and the Calendar Ready, Jet, Go! Night Sky Network Images: Deep Space Studies Supernovae Slideshow from National Geographic Hubble Images Astronomy picture of the day Videos: ScienceCasts: Red and Golden Planets at Opposition ScienceCasts: A Star With Spiral Arms NASA ScienceCasts: Something for Every Sky Watcher Stargazing with Kids \| Adventures in Learning \| PBS Parents Variable Stars: Eta Carinae
Originating Source	Project ASTRO/Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Made available through HowToSmile.org.
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