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 \n·identify constellations using a Star Finder;and,  \n·observe the effect of the Earth's rotation when viewing constellations.  \n## Materials\n\n·Star Finder patterns:holder,and two constellation wheels  \n● Scissors  \n·Stapler  \n● File folders(one and one-half per Star Finder)  \n● Glue  \n● Astronomy Notebooks  \nIf continuing this activity into nighttime viewing,you willwant the following  \n● Binoculars  \n·Flashlight(covered with red balloon or red plastic if possible)  \n·Clear night sky  \n## Procedure\n\nAdvanced Preparation  \nMake enough copies of the Star Finder patterns so each student can make their own.Creatinga sample ahead of time will help them understand what the final product should look like.  \n1.Distribute one manila folder and the Star Finder holder pattern to each student.  \n2.Have students glue the holder pattern to the front of a manila file folder with theeast-south edge of the holder along the fold of the file folder.  \n3.Have them cut out the Star Finder along the dotted lines as indicated on the pattern,including the central oval.They should staple the front and back together by placingstaples exactly on the staple lines shown on the front of the Star Finder Holder.  \n☆  \n4.Distribute copies of the constellation wheels and one-half of a manila folder to eachstudent.Have them glue one of the constellations wheels to one side of the manila folderand cut out the wheel.This technique makes it easier to line up the circle of the twowheels.It is not possible to align the dates on the two wheels,nor is it important for themto be aligned.  \n5.Have them insert the star wheel between the stapled pages so the simple star fieldappears through the oval opening.Once the star wheel is completely inserted,test turnthe star wheel to be sure it moves freely.Check to see that the black line under the dateson the star wheel approximately lines up with the edge of the Star Finder cover showingthe time of day.  \n## Using the Star Finder\n\n1.Before going outside to use the Star Finder,practice using it in the classroom.The following set of questions will help students become familiar with how the StarFinder operates.  \na.Set the Star Finder to show the sky for 9 p.m.today.Today's date should be next to  \n9:00 p.m.What constellations are visible?  \nb.Turn the dial until it is set for 11 p.m.tonight:  \n● What constellations are visible?  \n·Which constellations were visible at 9 p.m.,but are no longer visible at 11 p.m.?  \n·Which horizon is closest to the disappearing constellations?  \n·Which constellations are visible at 11 p.m.,but not at 9 p.m.?  \nc.Turn the dial until it is set for 6 a.m.,just around sunrise.  \n·Which constellations are still visible that were up at 9 p.m.?  \n·Describe the motion the constellations follow from 9 p.m.to 6 a.m.  \nTeacher Note:When we discuss \"the movement of the constellations\"you shouldrecognize that we are referring to the apparent movement caused by the rotation of Earthon its axis.The cause of the apparent movement should be reinforced with students,asour language often leads to the misconception that stars(and everything else in the sky)are moving around us.  \nd.Adjust the Star Finder so it is again set for 9:00 p.m.tonight.Remember that the StarFinder is based on standard time.Subtract one hour from clock time to g","cbCaiiBoxdtyUWmw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiBoxdtyUWmw","pdf",171755,"English","# Concepts\n## Objectives\n## Materials\n## Procedure\n# Using the Star Finder\n## Teacher Note\n## Guided Practice\n# Evaluation","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of a Star Finder in this lesson?\",\"answer\":\"Students use a rotating Star Finder to locate constellations visible in the night sky at different times throughout the year.\"},{\"question\":\"How do constellations appear to change from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.?\",\"answer\":\"Constellations remain fixed relative to each other, but they appear to shift in the sky during the night due to Earth’s daily rotation.\"},{\"question\":\"What materials are required to build each Star Finder?\",\"answer\":\"Each student needs a Star Finder holder pattern with file folders, scissors, a stapler, glue, and constellation wheels, plus astronomy notebooks; 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