Stars and Constellations

Stars and Constellations

Standard 4.E.3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the locations, movements, and patterns of stars and objects in the solar system.

Multiple Choice

A group of visible stars is called a...

• constars

• constellations

Multiple Select

constellations are usually in shapes of...

• animals

• mythological creatures

• man

• woman

• object

Multiple Choice

Why do stars appear to move?

• because they are moving

• because the moon is moving

• because the Earth is moving

Multiple Choice

Do people in the Northern Hemisphere see the same stars as people in the Southern Hemisphere?

• No

• Yes

Multiple Choice

Can we see ALL the constellations year round?

• yes

• no

Multiple Choice

What causes us to not be able to see all the constellations year round?

• The Sun

• The Seasons and Earths Orbit

• The Moon

Multiple Choice

How does the position of stars and constellations

in the night sky make them seem like they are moving?

Why is this?

• Because the Earth is rotating

• Because the Sun is moving