They also studied the astronomy of constellations and the accompanying myths, which began in Ancient Greece, China, Hawaii, the Navajo Nation, and Western societies, among many others. Dibble, adding that these early lessons helped the students plan, write and revise their pieces.
“We started the year looking at story arcs – exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution – and at how conflicts drive stories,” explained Ms. The project began in Jenet Dibble and Nisa Wheatley’s Humanities sections. Through a far-reaching interdisciplinary project in Middle School that combined Humanities, Science and Technology, Class 5 students learned about constellations and the cultures that appointed them as they prepared to write, record and make models of their very own celestial myths. Since prehistoric times, constellations of stars – and the shapes and patterns they form – have inspired a treasure trove of myths, legends and stories from Aquarius to the Big Dipper.
The magical night sky has long captured our imaginations.
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