Exploring the Zodiac Constellations

What is a constellation?

• A pattern of stars named after mythical creatures

• A group of planets

• A single star in the sky

• A pattern of stars recognized and named by observers

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which constellation is visible in January and is named after an archer?

• Leo

• Sagittarius

• Gemini

• Aries

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the constellation Capricornus resemble?

• A lion

• A water bearer

• A bull

• A sea goat

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Which constellation is named after a creature that is half goat and half fish?

• Ophiuchus

• Capricornus

• Aquarius

• Pisces

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which constellation represents a pair of twins?

• Gemini

• Scorpius

• Virgo

• Pisces

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the constellation Scorpius resemble?

• A fish

• A goat

• A scorpion

• A water bearer

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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

What is the shape formed by the zodiac constellations in the sky?

• A straight line

• A circle

• A square

• Random shapes

What is the meaning of 'zodiac' in Greek?

• Ring of constellations

• Pattern of life

• Circle of animals

• Circle of stars

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E