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Greek Constellations

Today’s Walking Classroom podcast talks about constellations and the Greek stories behind them. Thousands of years ago, ancient Greeks noticed patterns of stars in the nighttime sky. They believed these patterns formed various pictures. These groups of stars, or “pictures in the sky” are known as constellations. Over time, the Greeks began to name these constellations and link them to myths in Greek culture.

Health Message: Heredity and genes
Character Value: Wisdom

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Common Core

L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:
RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.7, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4

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Related Videos:


What is a Constellation? (Crash Course Kids)
4:59

Explains the science behind constellations and their Greek names.

Additional Resources:


Constellation Exploration
Online Activity

Draw different constellations in this online activity from PBS.org, and learn about them too!


Hands-on Constellations
Hands-on Activity

Make your own constellation in this activity.


Greek Constellations Word Search
Printable or Worksheet

Search for terms related to Greek constellations.

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