Mythology and Constellation Match

This cross-curricular worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 explore how ancient mythology and astronomy are connected through recognizable constellation patterns. Learners match well-known constellations-such as Orion, Pegasus, and Draco-to their corresponding myths, strengthening reading comprehension, cultural awareness, and understanding of how humans have interpreted the night sky across history.

Learning Goals

• Celestial Patterns & Myths (Grades 4-6) – Identify major constellations and understand the stories associated with them
• Cultural Interpretation of Astronomy – Explore how different civilizations used mythology to explain star patterns
• Reading & Matching Skills – Analyze short descriptions and connect them to the correct constellation
• Critical Thinking & Reflection – Consider why multiple cultures created myths about the same constellations

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary science and social studies standards
• Cross-Curricular Integration – Blends astronomy, mythology, history, and literacy in one activity
• Built-In Extension Question – Encourages deeper thinking about cultural symbolism and shared observation
• Engaging Matching Format – Supports independent work and promotes careful reading
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use in classrooms or homeschool settings

This mythology and constellation matching worksheet helps students see astronomy as both a scientific and cultural practice. By connecting star patterns with legends and cross-cultural perspectives, learners develop stronger science literacy, historical understanding, and analytical reasoning. Whether used in a classroom astronomy unit or a homeschool lesson, this activity offers a meaningful way to explore how observation of the night sky has inspired stories, symbols, and shared human understanding across civilizations.

This worksheet is part of our Stars and Constellations collection.