Skygazing Adventure

# The Wonders of the Night Sky **Every night, the sky tells a different story.** In this experience, students explore how stars shift with the seasons, spot patterns in the sky and find out what those changes reveal about Earth’s movement through space. Discover how stargazing connects us to the universe and the distant constellations overhead. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Correctly describe constellations as groups of stars{.info} 2. Explain that the night sky changes as the earth orbits the sun{.info} ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of resources designed to help students better understand constellations, observing the night sky and the importance of astronomy. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***Explorable Scene, Stargazing Gazing Northern Hemisphere:*** Students can compare the night sky in winter and summer using this interactive scene. Encourage looking for visual clues, spotting differences between the seasons and identifying how groups of stars form constellations. - [Stargazing Northern Hemisphere]( https://edvr.se/pkF-rHs-VXr/av-scene-star-gazing-summer-nh) ***360° Images:*** Take students on a stargazing journey with 360° images of the Milky Way at its brightest. Observe the night sky from across the Northern Hemisphere, compare views and use the Milky Way as a reference to explore how Earth’s orbit affects what is seen in space. - Milky Way from Germany - Milky Way Reflection - Milky Way over Ireland - Night Sky from Canary Islands ***360° Video, Stars Over Arizona Timelapse:*** Watch the stars move across the sky in this timelapse video. Use it to help explain why constellations seem to shift and how Earth’s rotation affects what we see when stargazing. - Stars Over Arizona Timelapse ***Sky at Night Thinglink***: Use this 360° image to allow students to explore the night sky. Click on the icons to learn more fascinating facts about stargazing and astronomy. - [Sky at Night Thinglink](https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1978409185821327846)