The Sky Touches Everyone: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Poetry, Astronomy, Technology and Art

Objectives:

The students will be able to ....

* Interpret and analyze poetry
* Incorporate poetic devices into their own poetry
* Write a poem that expresses an idea about the sky
* Create an illustration that reflects the sky poem


Generalizations:

* The sky is a source of inspiration for everyone
* The sky is constantly changing
* Poets, scientists, and artists each view the same sky differently
* Poetry can be meaningful and relevant to everyone


Activities:

1. Complete Moon Rondeau Word Splash

2. Define, recognize and implement examples of poetic devices

3. Participate in Sky Poetry Scavenger Hunt

4. Visit planetarium and/or observe the real sky

5. Write, revise and edit sky poem

6. Illustrate sky poem

7. Perform poem for teachers and peers in coffee house poetry celebration.