University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas Mc Donald Observatory: Constellation Guide
View a selection of familiar constellations while learning about Zodiac signs and how constellations got their names.
Other
Sky Server: The Constellation Game
This site from the Sky Server of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey provides the information here on constellations. "Here is your chance to make up your own constellation!" Learn about the various constellations and then play the game.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 2
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 3
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 1
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 4
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about constellations. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Constellation?
Constellations are patterns formed by groups of stars. Take a look at some of the familiar constellations.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Constellations
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Space Hopper Constellation Game
Players identify constellations by multiple choice or by typing in the correct name. Two skill levels. Includes links to Fact Monster dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas entries about constellations.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Constellations [Pdf]
Find out what you know about constellations by completing this crossword puzzle!
University of California
Cse: What's Your Sign? The Science Behind the Zodiac
This paper presents the explanation behind the Zodiac signs. It discusses motions of celestial objects, the Plane of the Ecliptic, and the constellations of the Zodiac.
Other
University of Rhode Island: Zodiac Constellations
Here's a short explanation about the twelve special constellations in the part of the sky called the Zodiac.
Fundación Cientec
Fundacion Cientec: Constelaciones Zodiacales
This site provides detailed history and star cluster location information for each zodiac constellation. Also includes links (mostly to Wikipedia pages) to additional information for keywords that appear in the articles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Constellations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers images and ideas for interdisciplinary study of the constellations. It suggests project based learning activities and a WebQuest link.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations
A large collection of information about and photos of the starts and constellations in the sky.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Astronomy: The Earth
In this interactive tutorial students will learn what causes the seasons, diurnal cycles and how the constellations move through the sky. Learn we are able to see other planets and how astronomical events affected life on the Earth.
Other
Sunaeon: Solar System Scope
Experience the solar system as you've never seen it before; up close and personal. Visit each planet by clicking on it, then selecting the play button to track its rotations through the calendar year. Watch the constellations move...
Math Science Nucleus
Math Science Nucleus: The Bear and the Baby
This animation discusses the history of the constellations and the naming according to myths. The specific constellation dealt with in this animation is Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the bear and the baby).
Curated OER
Diagram of Zodiac Constellations
Paper presents the explanation behind the Zodiac signs. Discusses motions of celestial objects, the Plane of the Ecliptic, and the constellations of the Zodiac.
University of Wisconsin
Constellations and Their Stars: Andromeda
This site has factual information about Andromeda. Also contains other links.
Other
The Constellations Web Page: Perseus
Part of an astronomy site that summarizes the myth of Perseus. A good amount of technical information about the Perseus constellation is also included. Sorry, no pictures.
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