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Night Sky Bingo

Have fun with bingo while learning about the night sky

WHAT YOU NEED:

WHAT YOU DO:

Before you head out to enjoy a clear, beautiful night sky you have to do a couple of things first.

Cut out the bingo squares from page 49
Glue them onto the cardboard pieces with four rows across and four rows down. (Remember to have the kids glue them in a different order so no two boards are alike).
You have the option to cover the boards in clear contact paper to make them reusable and stronger. This also allows everyone to use white board markers that can be wiped off after each game. If you choose not to do this you can also use plastic protector sheets that you can just slide the board into.

Cut out circles larger than the flashlight head from the red cellophane or cut pieces of the red plastic wrap large enough to cover the flashlight. (The flashlights should shine red instead of white because it will be easier on the kids’ eyes when they’re out sky watching.)
Place the cellophane over the light and either place a rubber band around it to hold it in place or just tape it on.

Now head outside with a blanket or comfortable cushions to layout on.
Pass out the new boards to every player.
One adult has to point out the different objects in the sky.
The kids mark an X on the appropriate squares on their boards and the first person that marks four pictures in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, wins.
After a couple games of Night Sky Bingo with the help of some star books or star charts, see if you and the kids can find other constellations that are not on the bingo cards.