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in partnership with the Dill Faulkes Educational Trust

 

A constellation is a group of stars that can be joined together to form a shape or picture. Many ancient cultures around the world often created stories about the shapes they could see in the night sky. 

Have a go at creating a tasty constellation using ingredients you can find in a kitchen. You can recreate a real constellation or create one of your own!

By the end of this activity you will:

  • have thought about the pictures humans created in the night sky
  • have made your very own edible constellation
  • have a tasty treat!

 

To complete this activity you will need:

  • a base - like a biscuit or cracker
  • chocolate or cheese spread (or alternatives)
  • white chocolate chips, sweets, small pieces of fruit/vegetables, or seeds like sunflower or pumpkin - these will be your stars!
  • a butter knife (or something else you can spread with)
  • a cloth or napkin in case things get messy!

 


Image
A collage of images showing a biscuit covered in chocolate spread with white chocolate buttons arranged to resemble star patterns. One image shows a child's hand placing a button, and another shows a child taking a bite from the biscuit. The main image features a rectangle-shaped biscuit with chocolate spread and a simple constellation-like arrangement of chocolate buttons.
Credit
This work by The Schools' Observatory is licensed under All rights reserved