Constellations are always such a wonderful theme, since it
combines Earth and Space Science with mythology and imagination!! If we add to
it a bit of art and a bit of music, then it is an awesome theme for integrating
different bits and pieces of knowledge and experiences into a beautiful whole.
We started out with some basic
printables of the traditional constellations from this website. It also has
a free printable with a short explanation of the history behind the main constellations.
Art, History and Science:
We also made some constellation cards:
After studying them for a while, we made our own
constellation cards.
All you need is 3 by 5” white cards, and 2 ½” by 4 1/2 “
blue construction paper rectangles.
Pick a constellation.
Mark with a pencil in the blue paper
where the stars would be. With a puncher, punch out the blue paper in the
places marked, and glue onto the white cards. You may trace the lines joining
the starts with a white pencil. Prepare labels if desired.
Drawing your favorite constellation story.
Together with your child (children) draw your favorite
story. You can incorporate some writing into it.
Music and history:
