Constellations

A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.  

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The constellation pattern may take the shape of an ___, ___, ____, ___, or object such as a crown or compass.

• planets, stars, animals, people
• stars, animals, people, man
• man, animals, stars, planets
• animal, mythological creature, man, woman, 

The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-1

As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.  

• move across the sky
• stand still in the sky
• move around each other
• rotate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the____.  

• Earth
• Mars
• Planets
• sun

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

What constellation is this?

• Orion
• Taurus
• Canis Major
• Gemini

Where is the star Betelgeuse located

• On Orion's shoulder

• On Orion's belt

• On Orion's knee

• On Orion's dog's collar

What shape is cancer

• Star

• Golfball

• Oarange peel

• Crab

What constellation is this?

• Pegasus
• Andromeda
• Hercules
• Cassiopeia

Another name for the North Star is ____________.

• Betlegeuse

• Rigel

• Polaris

• Sol