Night Journals

This project engages students in data collection as they record their observations of the stars over a month-long period. Teachers keep a class journal (recording their own observations) and students will record their observations each night in their journals by drawing what they saw. Discussion and a follow-up activity involving marshmallows emphasize the multitude and placement of stars.

Resource ID#: 13345 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection

Instructional Time: 12 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: stars, night, journals, observation

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Project

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.1.E.5.In.1

Identify that there are many stars in the sky.

SC.1.E.5.Su.1

Recognize that there are many stars in the sky.

SC.1.N.1.In.2

Use careful observation to identify objects based on size, shape, color, or texture.

SC.1.N.1.Su.2

Recognize differences in objects through observation of size, shape, or color

SC.1.N.1.In.3

Draw pictures about investigations conducted.

SC.1.N.1.In.4

Ask a question about a science investigation.

SC.4.E.5.Pa.1

Recognize that there are many stars in the sky.

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