Constellationlesson
Constellationlesson
Constellationlesson
Black construction
paper
Power point
Silver stars
White crayons
The story of my
constellation
handout
Tim
e
10:
35
10:
40
10:
45
11:
00
11:
05
11:
25
Modelling:
Students listen and repeat
back the steps for
understanding
Modelling:
Have a model ready for them.
Choose an object, animal, word, that means a
lot to you and create your own constellation
using gold stars and white crayons
(On the board) You will be given 6 gold
stars, black piece of construction paper and a
W/S to tell us why you have chosen this as
Guided Practice:
your constellation
Students close their eyes and
Why is it important to you?
really think about what is
important to them
Guided Practice:
Think, Pair, Share
Students pair up and share
Close your eyes for 30 seconds and really
with each other
think about what is important to you and
your life!
Students raise their hands
Pair them up (next to eachother) and get
and share their partners
them to tell their partner
ideas.
Raise your hand and tell me what your
partner said
Independent Practice:
My partner ______________ said that
Work independently on their
___________ was really important to her.
constellations
Noise level is okay to be loud
Independent Practice:
as long as they are on task.
Allow them to work independently on their
constellation project
Checking for Understanding:
Repeat steps back
Temperature check
Closure
Gallery Walk
Closure:
Students walk around and
see each others creations
and ideas. Share with each
other what is really important
to them.