Houston Baptist University

School of Education
Lesson Plan Template
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Subject: Science
Grade Level: 3rd
Time Estimate: 45 minutes
Unit: Solar System
Topic: Marsh mellow Constellations
Goal(s): TLW define what is a constellation.
TLW give examples of a constellation.
TLW create a constellation and write about how it got discovered.
Objective(s): TLW be able to create their own constellation and story about it.
TEKS: 3.8D The student knows there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and
among objects in the sky
Materials/Resources/Technology needs:
Construction papers
Toothpicks
Marshmallows
EduSmart Powerpoint on Constellations
Brainpop video on Constellations
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Instructional Procedures
Focusing Event: Show students the EduSmart Powerpoint on Constellations. Show the first
two slides then let them watch a Brainpop video about constellations.
Teaching/ Learning Procedures: Have students sit in front of the class and introduce the
lesson by going through the PowerPoint. After watching the Brainpop video on
constellation, continue going through the Powerpoint. Explain to students what
constellations are and some of the well -known constellations.
In between the slides, stop and do an interactive class activity that is on the
Powerpoint. Have students create their own constellations using the stars on the
Powerpoint. Go through the Little Dipper, Big Dipper, and Orion constellations and tell
students about their history. After going through all the slides, have students go back to
their desks. You can prepare marshmallows in trays beforehand and pass it out or tell
students they will be given a certain amount of marshmallows and they will create
constellations with it as you hand them out in class. Also give students some toothpicks as
well. Show the Little Dipper, Big Dipper and Orion on the SmartBoard one at a time. Have

students replicate the constellations using the marshmallows and toothpick. Give students
sometime to create the constellations.
Then tell students that they will create their own constellations. It can be in any
form they want. They also will write a short story (3-4 sentences about how it got named
and its history). Show students the example you created so they know what they are
expected to do.
Formative Check (ongoing or specific): Walk around the room to monitor the
students as they create their constellations and writing about their constellations to check
for understanding. If any students need help with clarification, go over the instructions or
refer back to the modeled you created.
Reteach (alternative used as needed): If reteach is necessary on constellations refer back to
the Powerpoint.
Closure: Have students share with their classmates their constellations and story to the
class as a whole. If time is limited, instead of having the students share with their
classmates, share as a whole class. Then reiterate what constellations are.
Assessment/Summative Evaluation: Performance assessment will be taken as students work
their constellations and writing their story.
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Modifications/Notes: Students with learning disabilities: Repeat instructions in chunk and
provide more examples/ model. If needed, pull students in small group and work with them
as they create their constellations and writing their story.