Points of Light Review

Points of Light

Learning Goals:​​

I can explain how stars can be different. 

I can identify that the Sun is a star which emits energy. 

I can recognize that the Sun’s appearance is due to its 

proximity to Earth. 

I can demonstrate that when the Sun is not present heat may be lost.

Open Ended

What does the Sun provide us on Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which statement about stars other than the Sun is correct?

• Stars are all nearly the same size.

• Stars are all much smaller than Earth.

• Stars are all so far away they look tiny.

• Stars are all about the same brightness.

Open Ended

From Earth, what is the location of the Sun compared to other stars? How do they appear differently as viewed from Earth?

Multiple Choice

Bella is measuring the temperature of soil around her school building. She notices that the soil near the science lab is in the shade in the morning. In the afternoon, it is in direct sunlight. How could the time of day that Stefanie measures the temperature affect her results

• The thermometer might work better in the morning.

• The thermometer might work better in the afternoon.

• The afternoon sunlight could increase the temperatures of the soil.

• The afternoon sunlight could decrease the temperature of the soil.

Multiple Choice

Two students want to sit outside in a place that is the coolest from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One thinks a shady spot will be cooler, but the other student thinks a sunny spot would be just as cool. How could they use two thermometers to find out?

• Compare the temperature of the shady spot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with its temperature from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Compare the temperatures of the sunny spot and a classroom from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Compare the temperatures of the shady spot and a classroom from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Compare the temperatures of the shady spot and the sunny spot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Open Ended

Explain how stars can be different.

Multiple Choice

Kordell did an experiment. He made a conclusion about the experiment. Which of these things can Kordell do to show that his conclusion is correct?

• Kordell can use observations from the experiment.

• Kordell can tell everyone that he thinks that he is correct.

• Kordell can show everyone the tools he used.

• Kordell can draw of a picture of himself doing the experiment.

Multiple Choice

The Sun appears to be the brightest star in the sky. What causes the Sun to appear so bright to people on Earth?

• The Sun is the oldest star.

• The Sun is the largest star.

• The Sun is the hottest star.

• The Sun is the closest star.

Open Ended

Think about the temperature data you collected. When would be the best time of day to cook s'mores in a solar cooker? Would you get the same results during the day as you would at night.