Build a Constellation Challenge
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Build a Constellation Challenge" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
Build a constellation challenge for K to 2nd grade: 6 star pattern cards, from the Big Dipper to Orion, to build with marshmallows and toothpicks. Part of our National STEM Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads the pages aloud, checks for allergies and helps with the sharp toothpicks. Children count the stars and lines on their card as they build, and the materials are for building only, not for eating.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 2nd grade students hands-on science, technology, engineering and math challenges to plan, build and test.
- Mixes several short activities in one pack, from tracing and counting to coloring.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use "Build a Constellation Challenge"?
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A grown-up reads the pages aloud, checks for allergies and helps with the sharp toothpicks. Children count the stars and lines on their card as they build, and the materials are for building only, not for eating.
What is "Build a Constellation Challenge"?
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Two pages. Page 1 has a safety note and 6 cards to cut out: Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Cassiopeia, Orion, Northern Cross and Lyra, each with its number of stars and lines. Page 2, My Constellation, has a box to draw the pattern built, lines for its name and its numbers of stars and lines, and a space to draw a new star pattern.
Can I use "Build a Constellation Challenge" at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade National STEM Day resources are there?
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10 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National STEM Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National STEM Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National STEM Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National STEM Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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