Getting Familiar with Constellations
In the Internet age, many people with access to technology use online encyclopedia websites to gather information or learn facts about historical figures or events. In this assignment, you will use the Online Encyclopedia Entry Template to create an online encyclopedia entry about one of the following constellations:
- Crux
- Orion
- Ursa Major
- Ursa Minor
- A constellation of your choice
The template provides areas for you to include all of the facts about the constellation. In your entry, you will need to include the following information:
- The name of the constellation entry page
- The history of the constellation (i.e. who named it)
- The location of the constellation
- Where it is visible
- Any important stars included as part of the constellation
- Any significance it has to navigation or another field
- Two relevant images
Before you begin, download the Online Encyclopedia Entry Checklist so that you know what items you need to include in your entry for full credit. You may need to conduct research using resources outside of this course to complete the entry, so please submit a Works Cited document with your assignment. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you use.
Options to create your encyclopedia include the following:
- Using the template, hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Using the template, hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Using the template, utilize a paint or graphics program to create the entry. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use a mobile or computer-based application to create an image or document. Then, email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
Once you have completed your online encyclopedia entry, please submit your work to the dropbox.