STARS AND CONSTELLATION

A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky are called...

• constellations
• dot drawings
• art
• Zenith

There are star pattern that are not official.  We call these unofficial star patterns ...

• Zeniths
• non-constellations
• asterisms
• Astrology

A ball of matter that is pulled together by gravity and gives off energy as a result of nuclear fusion is a ...

• Star
• Planet
• Comet
• Constellation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

Visible stars that form a pattern in the sky are called...

• galaxies
• constellations
• meteors
• dot to dot

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

The constellation patterns 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, 

Ursa Major is also called “Larger Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.  

• True
• False

A notable usefulness of constellations

• as a cute picture in your windows
• as a calendar to assist in when to plant and harvest crops
• to assist bakers when proofing bread
• as evidence of life in the universe

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.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5