2025 Stars and Constellations

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Multiple Choice

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

• True

• False

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

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis

• Because the Earth orbits around the Sun

• Because the stars move closer to Earth

• Because the Moon blocks some constellations

Open Ended

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

Open Ended

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

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains what constellations are?

• Constellations are planets in the night sky.

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

• Constellations are clouds that move across the sky.

• Constellations are satellites orbiting the Earth.

Fill in the Blank

The constellation ___ is also known as the Great Bear.

Multiple Choice

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

• Orion, Ursa Major, Leo, Draco

• Pegasus, Leo, Mars, Jupiter

• Ursa Minor, Orion, Saturn, Hydra

• Draco, Pegasus, Venus, Leo

Multiple Choice

Scorpius the Scorpion is most visible during which season?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

Open Ended

What are constellations?

Multiple Choice

Which constellation is associated with the Taurid meteor shower?

• Orion

• Taurus

• Leo

• Scorpius

Fill in the Blank

There are ___ constellations visible in the southern sky.

Multiple Choice

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

• Orion and Taurus

• Ursa Major and Lyra

• Hydra and Phoenix

• Draco and Perseus

Open Ended

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

Open Ended

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

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about seasonal constellations is correct?

• Seasonal constellations can be seen all year round.

• Orion and Leo are examples of seasonal constellations.

• Seasonal constellations are visible only during the day.

• All constellations are seasonal.

Multiple Choice

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

• June to August

• September to November

• December to February

• March to May

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

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

• The phase of the Moon and the weather

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

• The brightness of the stars and city lights

• The time of day and the temperature

Fill in the Blank

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

Fill in the Blank

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

Multiple Choice

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

• Telescope

• Planisphere

• Compass

• Binoculars

Multiple Choice

Are constellations visible all year round?

• Yes, all constellations are visible throughout the year.

• No, some constellations are only visible during certain months.

• Constellations change every night.

• Constellations are only visible during the summer.

Open Ended

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?

Multiple Select

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

• Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

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

• Orion

• Crux

• Centaurus

• Sagittarius

Open Ended

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