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Name(s)____________________________
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ASTRONOMY PROJECT OPTION #1 CONSTELLATION STORYTELLING
Partner (optional) Project
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name of both constellations (EACH PERSON NEEDS TO DO 1)
DUE DATE___________________
Your goal is to research a constellation and create a powerpoint presentation for the class.
You will present your information as a power point, but you must still “Tell” the story or mythology of your
constellation. (you may use pictures to assist your storytelling, but no written narrative other than a
sentence or two to label) Each Partner is responsible for presenting about one constellation.
Include in your presentation:
1) Title (10 points) 1 slide
Include your names, period and the Name of your Constellations
2) A picture or drawing of your constellation. (10 points) 1 slide
This should show what the actual character looks like along with the stars that make the
constellation.
3) Label important stars (10 points) 1-2 slides
Use arrows to point out the main stars of your constellation. Write their name and give their
brightness according to the magnitude scale and color based on surface temperature,
if possible.
4) Where and when would we be able to view the constellation? (10 points) 1 –2 slides
Location – distance in light years; time of year viewed and from what hemisphere
5) Tell the story! (20 points) 2-4 slides
Tell the story or myth of your constellation. (Don’t read it, you can make notes on index
cards to reference. Remember, you are the expert!) Remember to tell the story in your own
words. Do not plagiarize. Use a variety of pictures to help in your storytelling. Visual aides
always make a presentation more interesting.
6) Bibliography (10) 1 slide
List all the websites or books that you used in preparing your presentation.
Constellation Grading Rubric
1.
Title (10)
_______/10
(# of slides __________)
2. Picture of the constellation (10)
_______/10
(# of slides __________)
3. Labeled stars
_______/10
(# of slides __________)
4. Where and when is it seen? (10)
_______/10
(# of slides __________)
5. Tell the story (20)
_______/20
(# of slides __________)
6. Bibliography (10)
________/10
(#of slides ___________)
(10)
Total Score ________/70 Grade _______
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STUDENT NAME:_________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______________________________________________
ASTRONOMY PROJECT OPTION #2 ASTRONOMY TOPICS PROJECT
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name of both topics (if you are not working with a partner, just list the one topic for yourself)
Your goal is to research a Science topic, create and present a Powerpoint presentation or book for the
class. You will present your information as a Power point or book, (Use pictures for each slide/page to
illustrate your main points of information—try to have about 2-5 bullet points per slide/page) Each Partner
is responsible for presenting about one topic.
Include in your presentation:
1) Title (10 points) 1 slide ~ Include your name(s), period and then WRITE OUT THE ENTIRE
STANDARD AND YOUR TOPIC + Picture
2) Research information from your book and Internet (if necessary) to explain your Topic and
Standard using 5-6 slides with 2-5 bullet points of information. DO NOT COPY and PASTE
INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET OR BOOKS AND DO NOT USE INFORMATION THAT
IS TOO COMPLEX FOR OUR GRADE LEVEL (There are many websites that contain information with
vocabulary that you might not fully comprehend—AVOID THESE SITES!! YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO
EXPLAIN ANY VOCABULARY THAT YOU USE IN YOUR PRESENTATION)
STANDARD 4: The structure and composition of the universe can be learned from studying stars and
galaxies and their evolution. (Your project should include information about the Big Bang Theory and how
stars, planets and black holes are formed)
a. Galaxies are clusters of billions of stars and may have different shapes. (Your project should include: the
different types of galaxies, their shapes and characteristics)
b. The Sun is one of many stars in the Milky Way galaxy and that stars may differ in size, temperature, and
color. (Your project should include: the H-R diagram and the different size, temperature and colors of stars)
c. How are astronomical units and light years use to measure the distances between the Sun, stars, and Earth.
(Your project should include: how many kilometers there are in 1 AU and 1 light year along with some
interesting distances in space using these measurements, such as, distance from the Sun to Earth, from Earth to
the next nearest star and at least 5 other interesting distances in the Universe)
d. Stars are the source of light for all bright objects in outer space and the Moon and planets shine by
reflected sunlight, not by their own light. (Your project should include: information about the phases of the
moon and eclipses)
e. The appearance, general composition, relative position and size, and motion of objects in the solar system,
including planets, planetary satellites, comets, and asteroids. (Your project would include this information
about 1 of the planets and its satellites OR this information about comets OR this information about asteroids
& meteors
ASTRONOMY PROJECT #2 Grading Rubric
1. Title page (Include the entire standard, your name, date, period)(10 points) _______/10
2. 5-6 slides/pages of information with 2-5 bullet points on each related to the
standard above/ topic assigned. You need a picture on each slide (50 points) _______/50
3. Bibliography (10 points) 1 slide/page
_______/10
List all the websites or books (even if it was our textbook) that you used in preparing your presentation.
Total Score ________/70 Grade _______
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WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS ASTRONOMY PROJECT FOR SCIENCE IS DUE ON MAY 7TH
STUDENT NAME:_________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______________________________________________
CONSTELLATIONS:
STANDARD 4. The structure and
composition of the universe can be learned
from studying stars and galaxies and their
evolution.
4a. Galaxies are clusters of billions of stars
and may have different shapes.
4b. The Sun is one of many stars in the
Milky Way galaxy and stars may differ in
size, temperature, and color.
Andromeda -the Princess
Lacerta- The Lizard
Antlia
Apus - The Bird of Paradise
Aquarius - The Water Bearer
Aquila -The Eagle
Ara - The Altar
Aries- The Ram
Leo - The Lion
Leo Minor
Lepus- The Hare
Libra- The Scale
Lupus - The Wolf
Lynx
Auriga- The Charioteer
Lyra - The Lyre
Bootes - The Herder
Mensa
Caelum
Microscopium
Camelopardalis- The Giraffe
Monocerus - The Unicorn
Cancer - The Crab
Musca
Canes Venatici
Norma
Canis Major - Big Dog
Octans
Canis Minor - Little Dog
Ophiuchus- The Serpent Holder
Capricornus - The Sea Goat
Orion - The Great Hunter
Carina - The Keel
Pavo- The Peacock
Cassiopeia - Queen of Ethiopia
Pegasus- The Winged Horse
4e. The appearance, general composition,
relative position and size, and motion of
objects in the solar system, including
planets, planetary satellites, comets, and
asteroids.
Centaurus - The Centaur
Perseus- The Hero
4a. Galaxies (see above)
Cepheus - King of Ethiopia
Phoenix - The Fire Bird
4b. Stars/Sun (HR Diagram & see above)
Cetus - The Sea Monster
Pictor
4c. AU & Light years (see above)
Chamaeleon
Pisces - The Fishes
4d (Moon, Phases, Eclipses--see above)
Circinus
Piscis Austrinus
4e Keppler's Laws (see above)
Columba - The Dove
Puppis - The Stern
4e All planets in the Solar System (see above)
Coma Berenices
Pyxis
4e Mercury (see above)
Corona Austrina
Reticulum - The Net
4e Venus (see above)
Corona Borealis - The Northern Crown
Sagitta- The Arrow
4e Earth (see above)
Corvus - The Crow
Sagittarius- The Archer
4e Mars (see above)
Crater- The Cup
Scorpius - The Scorpion
4e Jupiter (see above)
Crux- The Southern Cross
Sculptor
4e Saturn (see above)
Cygnus- The Swan
Scutum- The Shield
4e Uranus (see above)
Delphinus - The Dolphin
Serpens- The Serpent
4e Nepture (see above)
Dorado - The Swordfish
Sextans
4e Pluto (see above) & Why it's not a planet
Draco - The Dragon
Taurus - The Bull
4e Comets (see above)
Equuleus- The Foal
Telescopium
4e Asteroids (see above)
Eridanus- The River
Triangulum
Big Bang Theory (see 4 above)
Fornax
Triangulum Australe
Black Holes (see 4 above)
Gemini - The Twins
Tucana- The Toucan
Dark Matter (see 4 above)
Grus- The Crane
Ursa Major- The Big Bear
Dark Matter (see 4 above)
Hercules
Ursa Minor- The Little Bear
Horologium- The Clock
Vela
Hydra - The Water Serpent
Virgo- The Maiden
Hydrus - The Water Snake
Volans- The Flying Fish
Indus
Vulpecula- The Fox
4c. How do we use astronomical units and
light years to measure the distances
between the Sun, stars, and Earth.
4d. Stars are the source of light for all bright
objects in outer space and the Moon and
planets shine by reflected sunlight, not by
their own light.