Al-Jawza’ Folktale
Learners are introduced to the Al-Jawza’ folktale. Learners complete a gallery walk of the thinking routine “What do you already know? What do you wonder about? What have you learned today?”
Learning Objectives
- I can use my powers of observation to understand the world around me.
- I can harness my curiosity to think like a scientist.
Essential Questions
- Why did our ancestors care so much about the stars and planets?
- How can I act like a scientist?
- What are ways I use science to understand the world around me?
- How can learning about our past help me understand our present?
Lesson Plan
Begin by showing students images and/or drawings of the Al-Jawza’ constellation (see slides). Pause for curiosity, allowing students to make observations and propose theories. Ask questions like: What do you see? What do you think this is? What does this remind you of?
Before telling the Al-Jawza’ star folktale, set the scene by describing the setting. You can even turn off the classroom lights for ambiance, keeping the projection of the constellation on screen. For example:
Perform the folktale for your learners:
Folktale adapted from Danielle Adams’ project Two Deserts, One Sky.
Materials
- Science journals
- Thinking routine gallery walk printouts/papers
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