Lesson 2.2

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to study the daily patterns of Earth and the sky?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be included in an investigation plan about Earth's daily patterns?

• Observing the position of the Sun at different times of day

• Counting the number of stars in the sky

• Measuring the temperature of ocean water

• Recording the types of plants in a garden

Open Ended

What causes the daily pattern of when we see the sun and other stars?

Open Ended

What were the repeating patterns we observed during the Mount Nose activity?

Multiple Choice

Which steps should you follow to complete the Daily Pattern Investigation as described in the data table and directions?

• Record constellation name and date, highlight constellation, decide if visible, draw Earth and observer

• Only record constellation name and date

• Draw Earth and observer only

• Highlight constellation only

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using the simulation in the Daily Pattern Investigation?

• To collect data about the visibility of stars and the sun at different times

• To draw constellations

• To memorize star names

• To observe the moon phases

Multiple Choice

How do the buttons at the bottom of the simulation help you during the investigation?

• They let you set the time to midnight or noon quickly

• They change the color of the sky

• They show the names of the stars

• They zoom in on the sun

Multiple Choice

What happens when you select Monoceros in the System View?

• It highlights the constellation in Sky View.

• It changes the date to January 22, 2017.

• It shows the position of the Sun.

• It displays all constellations at once.

Open Ended

How does the position of the observer on Earth affect which constellations are visible in the night sky?

Multiple Choice

Based on the images, which of the following are true about the visibility of the Monoceros constellation?

• It is visible at midnight on January 22, 2017.

• It is visible at 6 a.m. on January 22, 2017.

• It is not visible at midnight on January 22, 2017.

• It is visible only during the day.

Open Ended

Describe the steps you would take to determine if a constellation is visible at a specific time using the System View and Sky View.

Multiple Choice

What tool can be used to change the time to 6 a.m. in the simulation?

• Arrow keys below the time display

• Clicking on the constellation name

• Changing the date

• Adjusting the sky view direction

Multiple Choice

At what time is the constellation Monoceros NOT visible according to the Sky View simulation?

• 6 a.m.

• Midnight

• 9 p.m.

• Noon

Multiple Choice

According to the Daily Pattern Investigation, when is Monoceros visible in the sky?

• At midnight

• At 6 a.m.

• At noon

• At 6 p.m.

Open Ended

What steps would you follow to access the Patterns of Earth and Sky simulation as described in the instructions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of using data in an investigation, as suggested in Activity 3?

• To support conclusions with evidence

• To memorize facts

• To complete worksheets faster

• To avoid making mistakes

Open Ended

At what times could you see the constellation? At what times were you not able to see it?

Open Ended

As you collected data over the two Sim days, what did you observe changing in Sky View and in System View?

Open Ended

The sun and other stars looked like they were moving across the sky in Sky View as time moved forward. Were the stars actually moving?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects of Earth's rotation?

• Day and night cycle

• Changing seasons

• Movement of stars across the sky

• Tides

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of observing the spinning globe from above compared to observing it from the side?

• It helps you see the direction of Earth's rotation more clearly.

• It shows the continents in more detail.

• It allows you to see both the North and South Poles at once.

• It makes the globe look larger.

Open Ended

After reviewing the investigation plan, what questions do you still have about the daily patterns of Earth and sky?

Open Ended

What is one daily pattern you observe about the Earth and sky?