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Learning Objective |
To learn how to read a star
chart. Realizing that it is upside-down compared to a
normal map, that the stars are the little black dots, and
recognizing the constellations are the major objectives. |
Relationship to the Driving
Question of the Unit |
A star chart is needed to find
things in the sky. |
Instructional Strategies |
Discussion/Recitation |
Estimate Preparation Time |
Photocopying star charts (10
minutes). |
Estimated Activity Time |
10 minutes |
Instructional Sequence |
Hand out star chart and put it
onscreen. Have students explore it while asking probing
questions. Does anyone notice anything odd? Yes,
the East and West are backward, why? |
How it Went/Lessons Learned |
well
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