Introduction
You are an astronomer that is currently looking for a new star to call your own. You have been given a map in order to locate a star that you will name. It is up to you to find this star and to be able to tell where the location is using the other constellations that you have previously learned about.
Task
As the astronomer, you are the expert in researching the stars. You will need to use what you have recently learned about the constellations to complete this WebQuest and to complete the task that will be given.
Student Objective:
Students will locate the new star using the information that they have previously learned.
WV CSOs:
SC.0.3.3.1 Students will identify that systems are made of parts that interact with one another.
SC.0.3.3.2 Students will use models as represenations of real things.
National Standards:
Standard 2.2 Science - Candidates know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and Earth/space sciences. Candidates can design and implement age appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding for personal and social applications, and to convey the nature of science.
Process
1. First you will review the constellations discussed by using the website given below:
http://www.teachertube.com/video/i-want-to-know-stars-and-constellations-44088
2. I want you to locate the star that you will be naming and using. Take a black sheet of paper and draw dots (that will represent stars with a white gel pen or crayon) and draw the constellations around your star. Make sure that your drawing is very neat and make sure to label the constellations around the star and the star too.
3. Use Microsoft Word to type a story that goes along with the star that you have named. These must be at least two paragraphs and it must be detailed.
3. Finally, you will be presenting these to the class. Make sure to print off your stories and bring your drawings to class.
Evaluation
You will be graded with the rubric that is located below. This assignment is worth 30 points.
3 pts. 6 pts. 10 pts.
| Writing | The writing consits of less than two paragraphs and was not detailed. |
The writing consists of two pargraphs but is not deatiled |
The writing consists of two pragraphs and it is detailed |
| Drawing | Had no drawing of the constellations and the star. | Had a drawing of the constellations and the star. The drawing was not labeled. | Had a drawing of the constellations and the star. The drawing was labeled. |
| Speaking | Was not clear when explaining their constellation, star, and story. Had no knowledge of what they were explaining. | Was very clear when explaining their constellation, star, and story. Had a little knowledge of what they were explaining. | Was very clear when explaining their constellation, star, and story. Had knowledge of what they were explaining. |
Total Score: ____/30 pts.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have been named an official astronomer!
When you will be presenting in class, I will be asking you additional questions about the assignment. Make sure that you're prepared.
Credits
Teacher Page
This page was designed for students learning about the constellation and being able to present this knowledge.
Feel free to use this information for you class!