LESSON 5
Introduction
- Let’s Chat About Stars: First up, let’s have a chat about what constellations actually are. Ever wondered how people use them? Share your thoughts with the class!
- Exploring Constellations Around the World: Next, we’ll talk about how different cultures have used constellations for all sorts of things, like finding their way around, telling stories, and even keeping track of time.
- Lights, Camera, Constellations: After our chat, we’ll watch a short, snazzy video on Canva that shows how constellations play a big role in our lives. Get ready to see stars in a whole new light!
STEP 1
- Chat with our AI Buddy: Partner up and fire up the AI Chatbot. Ask it all about how constellations are used in navigation, farming, and cool myths and legends.
- Let’s Be Curious: Each pair picks one use to dig deeper into. Find out as much as you can and gather some cool facts and examples.
- Make it Yours: Think about how this info connects to your life or any stories you know. Let’s get creative and make these constellations come alive!
STEP 2
- Let’s Get Artsy: Fire up Canva (Magic Media AI) and whip up a short presentation and some awesome artworks that show how constellations are used. Get creative and bring those stars to life!
- Think STEM, Think Cultural: Depending on your focus, you can draw maps or diagrams to explain how constellations help with navigation. Or, if you’re diving into cultural uses, create a storyboard telling a myth or legend.
- Make it Yours: This is your chance to shine! Use your own words and visuals to share what you’ve learned. Let your creativity soar as you mix what you knew before with all this cool new info!
STEP 3
ASSESMENT
- Hey, star presenters! It’s showtime! Here’s what you need to do:
Share Your Stellar Discoveries: Get ready to stand up in front of the class and show off your awesome findings and creative work. Tell us all about how your chosen constellation is used and why it’s important, whether it’s in the past or right now.
- Show Us What You’ve Got: We’ll be checking out how well you understand constellations and how you’ve used your creativity to express that knowledge using cool tech tools. Let’s see those ICT skills in action!
- Answer the questions below:
CLOSURE
- Remember What We Learned: Let’s quickly go over all the cool ways we talked about how constellations are used.
- Why They Matter: Think about why constellations have been so important throughout history and why they’re still relevant today. Share your thoughts in padlet AI.
- Keep Your Eyes on the Sky: Tonight, take a moment to look up at the stars. See if you can spot any constellations and imagine how they might have helped ancient sailors find their way or inspired stories passed down through generations. Let your imagination run wild!