Science
Space Exploration
Conceptual
5–7 yrs
Spotting Constellations
认识星座
Description
Recognise a few star patterns (constellations) in the night sky, starting with the Big Dipper (the Plough), and understand that the North Star (Polaris) can be found using the Big Dipper
Mastery Evidence
- Identify or draw the Big Dipper (the Plough) as a pattern of seven stars
- Explain that the two end stars of the Big Dipper's bowl point towards the North Star
- State that constellations are patterns of stars that people have named
Assessment Prompt
On a clear night, could your child find the Big Dipper in the sky — or draw its shape from memory?
Prerequisites 1
Sun, Moon & Stars
必须先知道星星是天体，才能识别其中的规律
Unlocks 1
Seasonal Constellations
