Constellations: Pictures in the Sky Lesson Plan

Pictures in the Sky Constellations Lesson Plan
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The constellations reveal themselves one star at a time

Use this lesson plan to teach students about constellations. Students will become familiar with 12 constellations and learn how the shapes of constellations form a useful map of the sky. The lesson includes hands-on activities and take-home or independent study activities.

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