Name: ____________________________________

Part 1: With a partner, open the Stellarium program. Next, turn on the constellation lines, images
and labels. Then press the play button and fast forward to a comfortable speed that allows you to
watch the motion of the stars. Write down your observations/questions in the box below. (Objective #1)

Observations:

Questions:

Part 2: Independently, use the Stellarium program to help you answer the questions below. Be
prepared to discuss your answers/hypotheses with the class. (Objective #1)

Are the stars still in the sky during the day? Why do you think we cant see them?

Do the stars go around a specific point in the sky? (Watch the Ursa Minor Constellation)

Look at the Southern horizon, what do you see?

What does the motion of the sun look like across the sky?

What does the motion of the stars look like across the sky?

Part 3: Choose a constellation that you are interested in researching: (Objective#2)

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Part 4: At the end of class, you will be modeling the motion of the sun/stars across the sky and
answering three questions about the sun/stars motion. You will be using a flashlight and a constellation
cut-out that you will be making during this lesson to complete this task. This will be your TOTD today.
(Objective #1)

Name: ____________________________________

Stellarium Worksheet Rubric

Criteria
Part 1:
Observations
and Questions
(Objective #1)

Part 2:
Worksheet
Questions
(Objective #1)

Part 3:
Constellation
Selection
(Objective #2)

Excellent

Good

The student
The student made
made many
some
observations
observations
and/or
and/or questions
questions about about the motion
the motion of the of the sun/stars.
sun/stars.
(3 points)
(4 points)
The student
answered all (6)
questions on the
Stellarium
worksheet.
(8 points)

The student
answered most
(5) of the
questions on the
Stellarium
worksheet.
(6 points)

The student
selected a
constellation
they would be
interested in
researching for
their
constellation
project.
(2 point)

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Fair
The student
made few
observations
and/or
questions
about the
motion of the
sun/stars.
(2 points)
The student
answered
some (3-4) of
the questions
on the
Stellarium
worksheet.
(4 points)

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Needs
Improvement
The student
struggled to
make
observations
and/or
questions about
the motion of
the sun/stars
(0-1 points)
The student
answered few
(1-2) of the
questions on
the Stellarium
worksheet.
(0-2 points)
The student did
not select a
constellation
they would be
interested in
researching for
their
constellation
project.
(0 points)

Total: _______/14 (75% Proficiency: 10/14)

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Name: ____________________________________

Part 1: Write the name of your constellation on the line below. Then draw a rough outline of the
constellation you plan to create in the box below. (Objective #2)

Constellation: ____________________________________________

Part 2: Write at least six sentences about the origin of your constellation. Please use complete
sentences and correct grammar and spelling. Remember you must access at least three resources
when researching your constellation. Please write those sources on the lines below. When you have
finished your research, you must have your teachers initials of approval to continue on in the
creation of your constellation. Good luck! (Objective #2)
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Research Resources: (Objective #2)

1) ______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) ____________________
Teacher Initials: _____________

Name: ____________________________________

Academic Evaluation
Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Topic

Student choose a
constellation to
research. (2 points)

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Student shows good

understanding of
their constellation
and its origin. Wrote
6 sentences. (6
points)
Student used 3
sources in their
research. (3 points)

Student shows some

understanding of
their constellation
its origin. Wrote 4-5
sentences. (4 points)

Content

Sources

Student shows full

understanding of
their constellation
and its origin. Wrote
6+ sentences. (8
points)
Students used more
than 3 sources in
their research. (4
points)

Student used 2
sources in their
research. (2 points)

Needs
Improvement
Student did not
choose a
constellation to
research. (0 points)
Student struggles to
explain the origin of
their constellation
and its origin. Wrote
0-3 sentences. (0-2
points)
Student used 0-1
sources in their
research. (0-1
points)

Grade: ___________ (80% proficiency = 11/14 points)

Non-Academic Evaluation
Criteria

Excellent

Good

Fair

Needs
Improvement

Neatness

Students work is
very neat and easy
to read. (4 points)

Students work is
neat and easy to
read. (3 points)

Grammar/Spelling

All of students work

has correct
grammar/spelling.
No errors. (4 points)

Most of students
work has correct
grammar/spelling.
1-2 errors. (3 points)

Students work is
somewhat neat and
easy to read. (2
point)
Some of students
work has correct
grammar/spelling.
3-4 errors. (2 points)

Teacher Approval

Student received
teachers initials of
approval. (2 points)

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Students work is
not neat and
difficult to read. (0-1
points)
Students work has
many mistakes in
grammar/spelling.
5+ errors.
(0-1 points)
Student did not
receive teachers
initials of approval.
(0 points)

Grade: __________ (80% proficiency = 8/10 points)