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Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

Assessment

Presentation

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

NGSS
HS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jessica Iseman

Used 14+ times

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19 Slides • 10 Questions

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Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

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Which distance is the longest?

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astronomical unit

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Light year

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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Andromeda

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Virgo Supercluster

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Milky Way

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M31

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Why isn't the Milky Way fully visible from the surface of the Earth?

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What did you find the most surprising about the cosmic calendar?

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What is the horizon?

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Which point is directly opposite the zenith?

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nadir

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Horizon

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North Pole

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South pole

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Multiple Choice

What is the highest point in the sky above your head? 

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zenith

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nadir

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horizon

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What point to stars in the sky appear to rotate around?

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North pole

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North Celestial Pole

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South Pole

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South Celestial Pole

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Multiple Choice

The stars we see at night in the sky are the same all over the planet. True or False?

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True

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False

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Describe precession in your own words.

Astronomy: The Celestial Sphere

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