Happy 2013!
One of the groups I hope to excite about the stars here at Astrono-ME! Productions is children and families. Often when I turn out the lights to star a children’s planetarium show, we sing the song, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” It’s a great way for the kids to relax in to the show, without mentioning the D-A-R-K! But is it time for this two hundred year old classic to get an update?
Many people only know the first verse:
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky,
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are!
But actually, the poem actually has four more stanzas, which you can follow the link to find. (See stolen from Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twinkle_Twinkle_Little_Star#cite_note-9
): “The English lyrics were first published as a poem with the title “The Star” by sisters Ann and Jane Taylor (1783–1824) in Rhymes for the Nursery in London in 1806.[2] The poem was written by Jane.”
While I can appreciate the wonder in the traditional song, my version is just a simple update that includes a little more science, in an age appropriate way. Here goes:
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
I know a bit about what you are.
Though you’re very far away,
You’re like the Sun that shines in the day.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
I know a bit about what you are.
What do you think? I thought perhaps the last line should be “Science has taught me what you are.” But I would love your comments.
Keep looking up!
Theresa
ps – If you are interested in hearing a Girl Scout’s rewrite, check out:
