What is the difference between a star and a planet?
A star is a huge ball of hot glowing gases whirling in space. Our sun is a star and the only one close enough to earth for us to see its ball shape. Many other stars in the universe are much larger than the sun, some even 1,000 times larger. But all are made up of the same two gases, hydrogen and helium. The stars shine because
Who invented the constellations we know today? Assessment Processes View how a variety of student-centered assessments are used in the Starquest Unit Plan. These assessments help students and teachers set goals; monitor student progress; provide feedback; assess thinking, processes, performances, and products; and reflect on learning throughout the learning cycle. Instructional Procedures Introducing the Unit Ask students to describe the objects they see in the sky and what they have observed about them. Have students hypothesize about what they think the sky may have looked like thousands of years ago. Pose the Essential Question, What can we learn from the night sky? Have students discuss the question in a pair-share grouping. Bring the discussion back to the whole group and have students share what they discussed. Lead a discussion on ancient concepts about the sky and the ways that celestial objects could have enabled ancient peoples to tell time or to navigate. Have students write
