Astronomy Unit

Astronomy Unit

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Create Your Own Constellation Myth

Read about the constellations at the link below:

Myths

Choose one of the constellations and write your own magical myth.  The myth needs to be at least one paragraph long.  (Remember our definition of a paragraph?)  You may submit your myth to me by writing or typing it on a paper and turning it in, or sending it to me by email (natalie@thepfamily.com.)

Good luck!


Thursday, September 27, 2012

Tell Someone Else

Look back at your assignment from "Movie Time."  Take a look at the worksheet you filled out.  Pick three of your favorite facts and tell three other people about them.

After you are finished, you can use three ways to tell me how you did your assignment:

1 - List in the Comments section at the bottom of this post.
2 - Send me an email with your assignment (natalie@thepfamily.com)
3 - Write your assignment on a piece of paper and turn in at class.

This is what you need to tell me in your assignment:

Name
The three favorite facts that you told
The three people that you told the facts to

Post by next Thursday and good luck!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Movie Time


This week's Boost Activity includes watching a movie!  Click on the assignment below, print it out, and get your pencil ready.  Fill in the blanks while you are watching the movie.  Turn in your assignment by next Wednesday.

Assignment #8

Here is the movie.  Just click on the link below.  You may need to watch a short commercial, but then the movie will be on its way.

Movie

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Extra Credit!

Make a model of the solar system and get 10 extra points.  Due on Friday.

Here are some examples that you can take a look at:





Monday, September 24, 2012

Constellation Hunt

Kidsastronomy.com has a lot of interesting facts about our planets, stars, and space.  Take a look around and then practice identifying the constellations we have learned with the following game:

Constellation Hunt