Constellations Final Day

Constellations Final Day

Open Ended

What is the sentence we use to remember the order of planets in the solar system?

Multiple Choice

The first four planets are considered to be what?

• Rocky

• Gassy

Multiple Choice

All the other planets are considered to be what?

• Rocky

• Gassy

What is a constellation?

• Group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.

• Takes the shape of an animal, mythological creature, man, woman, or object.

• Examples: Orion the hunter, Hercules the warrior, and Pegasus the winged horse.

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Open Ended

In your own words, what is a constellation?

Multiple Choice

Where do you think constellations are in our world?

• Really close to us

• Far away from us

Are the constellations moving?

• They appear to be, BUT it is just because the Earth's rotating

• They do not move in space, but appear to move on Earth because WE are the ones moving!

• That's why people don't see the same constellations in every season or in each hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Are constellations moving?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Why does it appear that constellations are moving?

• The Earth is rotating

• They are flying

• Magic

Ursa Major

• This is also called “Great Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.

• It is easily visible in the spring night sky.

• It is best known because it contains the “big dipper,” which looks like a ladle.

Ursa Minor

• This means “Little Bear” in Latin and is commonly known as the Little Dipper.

• The North Star (Polaris) is located at the tip of the handle

Multiple Choice

Which constellation contains Polairs, the North Star?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Pegasus