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2025 Stars and Constellations

2025 Stars and Constellations

Assessment

Presentation

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Science

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1st - 5th Grade

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Hard

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NGSS
5-ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jon Hardin

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82 Slides • 30 Questions

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We see different stars in the sky depending on the season.

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True

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False

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Where would you expect to find a Star that is very bright and very hot? (Select ONE answer)

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What can you infer about the universe from the final image showing numerous galaxies?

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Why do different constellations appear in the night sky during different seasons?

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Because the Earth rotates on its axis

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Because the Earth orbits around the Sun

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Because the stars move closer to Earth

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Because the Moon blocks some constellations

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How do constellations help us understand our place in the universe?

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How does the appearance of constellations change with the seasons, and why does this happen?

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How did ancient people use constellations, and why are they significant in history?

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Which of the following statements best explains what constellations are?

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Constellations are planets in the night sky.

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Constellations are patterns in the night sky formed by connecting stars.

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Constellations are clouds that move across the sky.

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Constellations are satellites orbiting the Earth.

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The constellation ___ is also known as the Great Bear.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered some of the best-known constellations?

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Orion, Ursa Major, Leo, Draco

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Pegasus, Leo, Mars, Jupiter

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Ursa Minor, Orion, Saturn, Hydra

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Draco, Pegasus, Venus, Leo

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Multiple Choice

Scorpius the Scorpion is most visible during which season?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

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Open Ended

What are constellations?

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Multiple Choice

Which constellation is associated with the Taurid meteor shower?

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Orion

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Taurus

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Leo

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Scorpius

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There are ___ constellations visible in the southern sky.

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Which constellations can be seen from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?

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Orion and Taurus

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Ursa Major and Lyra

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Hydra and Phoenix

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Draco and Perseus

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Why is it difficult to see some constellations at different times of the year?

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Explain how the movement of the Earth around the Sun affects which constellations we see throughout the year.

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Why would it be difficult to see some constellations at different times of the year?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about seasonal constellations is correct?

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Seasonal constellations can be seen all year round.

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Orion and Leo are examples of seasonal constellations.

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Seasonal constellations are visible only during the day.

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All constellations are seasonal.

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During which months is the constellation Orion most visible from Earth according to the diagram?

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June to August

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September to November

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December to February

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March to May

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Open Ended

Explain how the Earth's movement around the Sun affects which constellations we see during different seasons.

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Multiple Choice

Based on the diagrams, which factors influence whether we see Orion or Scorpius in the night sky?

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The phase of the Moon and the weather

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The Earth's position in its orbit and the direction we face at night

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The brightness of the stars and city lights

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The time of day and the temperature

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A planisphere is a tool used to find ___ in the night sky.

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The tool used to locate constellations by aligning the date and time is called a ___.

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Which tool is shown in the first two images that helps track constellations in the night sky?

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Telescope

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Planisphere

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Compass

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Binoculars

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Multiple Choice

Are constellations visible all year round?

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Yes, all constellations are visible throughout the year.

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No, some constellations are only visible during certain months.

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Constellations change every night.

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Constellations are only visible during the summer.

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How do the images of galaxies and stars in slides 3 and 4 help us understand the scale and diversity of objects in the universe?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of galaxies shown in the images?

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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irregular

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a constellation visible in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Orion

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Crux

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Centaurus

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Sagittarius

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Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about constellations or the night sky from today's lesson?

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