Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of constellations and their historical significance. Discuss how ancient civilizations used constellations for navigation and storytelling.

Engage students with a brief discussion on the cultural significance of constellations in different societies, highlighting examples from Greek mythology and other cultures.

Explain how constellations are formed and named after mythological characters, animals, or objects. Use visual aids to illustrate the shapes of well-known constellations like Ursa Major and Orion.

Discuss the role of constellations in organizing the night sky for astronomical observations. Highlight how astronomers use constellations to locate celestial objects.

Watch the video 'Space Exploration – Beyond Our Planet' to understand how modern technology aids in studying constellations and celestial bodies.

Encourage students to identify constellations visible in their region using a star map or app. Discuss how the visibility of constellations changes with seasons.

Have students create their own constellation using a piece of black paper and stickers to represent stars. They can name their constellation and share its story with the class.

Use the 'Observing Constellations' assessment to guide students in observing and drawing constellations visible in the night sky.

Assign students to research a constellation of their choice and present its history, mythological background, and significance to the class.

Encourage students to keep a night sky journal, recording their observations of constellations over a month.

Conduct a class discussion to review key concepts about constellations, their formation, and their uses in navigation and astronomy.

Use the 'Movement of Stars Across the Sky' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of how constellations appear to move due to Earth's rotation.

Have students reflect on the cultural significance of constellations in different societies and how these stories have been passed down through generations.

Encourage students to write a short essay on how constellations have influenced human history and navigation.

Administer the 'Review – Space' assessment to test students' comprehension of the unit's key concepts.

For extension, students can explore the 'NASA Space Missions Research Project' to learn about space exploration and its impact on our understanding of constellations.