Moon and Stars

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

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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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, 

Which constellation is best known because it contains the “big dipper,” which looks like a big bear.

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

• Polaris

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

• True
• False

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NGSS.5-ESS1-1

What temperature color is our sun?

• Blue
• Red
• Orange
• Yellow

What color represents the hottest star?

• Blue
• White
• Red
• Yellow

What color represents the coldest star>

• Blue
• White
• Yellow 
• Red

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Why are constellations important to people?

• They are used to praise gods and goddesses.

• They are used by navigators to determine directions.

• They are used to tell future events accurately.

• They are used to cure diseases during ancient times.

Polaris always points

• East 
• West
• North
• South

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

• They are much smaller
• They are so far away
• They are not as bright
• They are dwarf stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3