Astronomy for Kids Part Two: Learn and Create Constellations

Completed by 20 learners

Ages 8-13

Live One-Time Class

In part two of Astronomy for Kids, students will continue to learn about various constellations and create them using marshmallows.

Mrs. Bannert

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(244 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

1-9 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class students will continue to learn about the different constellations. Students will learn the top ten largest constellations and the smallest constellation. They will then recreate them using marshmallows and toothpicks. Students will receive resources to use free stargazing apps. Students will be encouraged to take a walk with their family at night and see how many new constellations they can find. 

Please note: I I understand that with COVID and lockdown restrictions in many areas obtaining the mini marshmallows and toothpicks may be impossible for some. If this is the case for your learner and they would still like to take the class please let me know and I can help find an alterative if you need one. I have had some students use gummy candy, toothpaste, clay, or just draw each constellation. 

Students do not need to attend Part One Astronomy for Kids to participate but the constellations learned in Astronomy for Kids: Part One will not be repeated in order to make time to learn about more constellations.  

Students will be encouraged to come to class with a constellation of their choice that they would like to create and learn about. 

Also Note: Siblings and Co-Learners must be enrolled to attend and participate in class.

*This class will still be taught with only one learner. Parents will be notified if no other learners have enrolled 24 hours prior to class, confirming that their learner is comfortable with a one on one class.  Cancelation due to low enrollment is at the discretion of the parent only. I, the teacher, will not cancel the class due to low enrollment. *

Learning Goals

Students will increase their understanding of constellations.

Other Details

Supply List

One bag of mini marshmallows
wooden toothpicks 
Paper and a writing utensil ( If students want their constellations to look like the night sky they can use black paper and a white pencil.)

Please note: I I understand that with COVID and lockdown restrictions in many areas obtaining the mini marshmallows and toothpicks may be impossible for some. If this is the case for your learner and they would still like to take the class please let me know and I can help find an alterative if you need one. I have had some students use gummy candy, toothpaste, clay, or just draw each constellation.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Bannert

Joined July, 2020

4.9

244reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

My Name is Mrs. Bannert. I am a certified teacher. I have a Masters in Education. For the past five years I have taught in a public school setting and for the past three years I have taught in an online format. My child has a love for all things stars and moon. I have done research on different constellations to be able to expand her knowledge and want to share all I have learned with learners across the world.