A tale based on an Arab legend. The stars in the sky vary in brightness. There can be many reasons for this based on processes going on inside the star or around it. The star in this story is an eclipsing binary star.

This resource contains an abundance of ELA infused, cross-curricular lessons organized by themes for Grades 4, 5 and 6. Non-fiction, poetry and fiction reading lessons are all included. 

In this activity, your students will explore the creation myths and legends of different Indigenous Peoples. They will get the chance to compare and contrast their similarities and differences with other myths and legends from around the world. Applying their newfound information and imagination, they will write and illustrate a myth as a modern day short story for younger children, selecting one of the groups of Indigenous People. The story must be typed and submitted using a word processing program.

Welcome to the best place to discover all the fascinating stories and amazing facts about trailblazers, legends, places, and events.
12 episodes are on Netflix – click on the "For Educators" tab to access episode guides and activities.
On the home page, scroll to the bottom to find downloadable activity sheets to add to the lesson and spark discussions.
There is a free app available at the iTunes store.