Earth Science 11 – Astronomy Name: ____________________

Constellation BONUS Assignment

Due Date: __________________________________

Use your creativity and storytelling genius to create a story about your own constellation!

Instructions:

1. This sheet MUST be handed in with the assignment

2. Use the “stars” handed out to you to design your own constellation! You may connect
the dots if you wish (you don’t need to) but you must also draw a picture of your
constellation. Be creative! Effort and imagination will be rewarded.

3. Submit a 100-200 word story describing the origin of your constellation. Attach your
story to you constellation.

Evaluation:

/3 Constellation is drawn on the stars provided

/5 Written story is complete

• Story is appropriate
• Story connects to the picture
• Story demonstrates an understanding of the social aspects of
constellations
• Story makes sense

/2 Creativity and Quality

• Is the story original?

• Did you put your best effort into the project?
• Is it neat?
• Any extra effort will be noted here

/10 TOTAL