DIY constellation projector supply list
For students exploring constellations with a simple light-and-shadow craft. Adult help is needed when making small holes in cup bases.
What to buy
Dark paper cups
30
White cardstock sheets
30
Constellation template printouts
30
Child-safe push pins
30
Small LED flashlights
15
Masking tape
2 rolls
Black construction paper
50 sheets
White crayons
30
Pencils
30
Child-safe scissors
20 pairs
Rubber bands
50
Observation worksheets
30
Who this list is for
This DIY constellation projector supply list is for students exploring constellations through a simple light-and-shadow craft. Adult help is needed when making small holes in the bases of dark paper cups.
How to use this list
Give each student a dark paper cup, constellation template printout, pencil, white cardstock, black construction paper, white crayon, and observation worksheet. Use the template to mark the cup base, then have an adult supervise the child-safe push pin step for making holes. Secure parts with masking tape or rubber bands and shine a small LED flashlight through the finished cup to project the pattern.
Common mistakes
Do not let children make cup-base holes without the planned adult assistance. Avoid using anything other than the listed small LED flashlights for this light-and-shadow activity. Check the constellation template before holes are made, since an extra or misplaced hole changes the pattern. Black construction paper and white crayons are useful for recording what students observe.
What is on this list
The list includes 30 dark paper cups, 30 white cardstock sheets, 30 constellation template printouts, 30 child-safe push pins, and 15 small LED flashlights. It also calls for two rolls of masking tape, 50 black construction paper sheets, 30 white crayons, 30 pencils, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, 50 rubber bands, and 30 observation worksheets. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Turn off and collect the LED flashlights, then make sure push pins are accounted for before cleanup. Keep each cup with its observation worksheet if students will compare patterns later. Stack unused paper cups and store templates for another constellation session.
FAQ
Who is "DIY constellation projector supply list" for?
This DIY constellation projector supply list is for students exploring constellations through a simple light-and-shadow craft. Adult help is needed when making small holes in the bases of dark paper cups.
How should I use "DIY constellation projector supply list"?
Give each student a dark paper cup, constellation template printout, pencil, white cardstock, black construction paper, white crayon, and observation worksheet. Use the template to mark the cup base, then have an adult supervise the child-safe push pin step for making holes. Secure parts with masking tape or rubber bands and shine a small LED flashlight thr…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY constellation projector supply list"?
Do not let children make cup-base holes without the planned adult assistance. Avoid using anything other than the listed small LED flashlights for this light-and-shadow activity. Check the constellation template before holes are made, since an extra or misplaced hole changes the pattern. Black construction paper and white crayons are useful for recording wh…
What is on the "DIY constellation projector supply list" list?
The list includes 30 dark paper cups, 30 white cardstock sheets, 30 constellation template printouts, 30 child-safe push pins, and 15 small LED flashlights. It also calls for two rolls of masking tape, 50 black construction paper sheets, 30 white crayons, 30 pencils, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, 50 rubber bands, and 30 observation worksheets. Cross off…
What should I do when I am done?
Turn off and collect the LED flashlights, then make sure push pins are accounted for before cleanup. Keep each cup with its observation worksheet if students will compare patterns later. Stack unused paper cups and store templates for another constellation session.
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