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Basic Astronomy - Exploring The Night Sky

This document outlines a basic astronomy lesson aimed at helping students identify celestial bodies and understand the solar system's structure. It covers key concepts such as stars, planets, and constellations, along with vocabulary related to astronomy. Activities and homework are included to reinforce learning through observation and discussion.

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Basic Astronomy - Exploring The Night Sky

This document outlines a basic astronomy lesson aimed at helping students identify celestial bodies and understand the solar system's structure. It covers key concepts such as stars, planets, and constellations, along with vocabulary related to astronomy. Activities and homework are included to reinforce learning through observation and discussion.

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Basic Astronomy: Exploring the Night Sky

1 Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Identify key celestial bodies in the night sky.
• Understand the basic structure of the solar system.
• Use simple vocabulary related to astronomy.

2 Introduction to Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, and other objects in space. The night sky has
fascinated humans for centuries. In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the solar
system and learn how to identify some stars and constellations.

2.1 The Solar System


The solar system consists of the Sun and eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The Sun is at the center, and planets orbit around
it. Smaller objects, like asteroids and comets, also exist in the solar system.

2.2 Stars and Constellations


Stars are massive balls of gas that produce light and heat. Constellations are patterns
of stars that humans have named. For example, the Big Dipper is part of a larger
constellation called Ursa Major.

3 Key Vocabulary
• Orbit: The path a planet or object takes around another object, like the Sun.
• Constellation: A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.
• Planet: A large body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
• Star: A celestial body that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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4 Activities
1. Group Discussion: In pairs, discuss what you know about the night sky. Share
one fact or observation with the class.
2. Vocabulary Practice: Write a short sentence using each vocabulary word.
3. Constellation Hunt: Using a star map (provided by the teacher), identify the
Big Dipper in a night sky image.

5 Homework
Observe the night sky tonight. Try to spot at least one constellation or planet. Write a
short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing what you saw and how it made you feel.

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