U4 W4 Vocabulary

What does an astronomer study?

• Plants and animals

• Stars and planets

• Rocks and minerals

• Oceans and seas

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.4.6

Which of the following best describes a crescent?

• A straight line

• A circle

• A curve that is wider in the middle and tapered at the ends

• A square

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

What are the phases of the moon?

• Different colors of the moon

• Different stages of the moon

• Different sizes of the moon

• Different distances of the moon from Earth

Which word describes a number of similar things coming one after another?

• Series

• Specific

• Silver

• Crescent

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

If you see a crescent moon, what phase is the moon likely in?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Gibbous Moon

An astronomer is observing a series of stars. What might they be looking for?

• The color of the stars

• The distance between the stars

• The pattern or sequence in which the stars appear

• The size of each star

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Why might an astronomer need to be specific when recording observations?

• To make their notes look longer

• To ensure accurate and precise data collection

• To confuse other scientists

• To make their work sound more interesting

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Plan a simple observation activity to identify the phases of the moon over a month. What would you need to do?

• Observe the moon every night and record its shape

• Look at the moon once a month

• Draw a picture of the moon from memory

• Read about the moon in a book

How might an astronomer use a series of observations to make a discovery?

• By guessing what might happen next

• By analyzing patterns and changes over time

• By ignoring the data and making assumptions

• By asking others what they think

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Imagine you are an astronomer studying a specific star. What steps would you take to ensure your study is thorough?

• Observe the star once and write a report

• Use a telescope to observe the star regularly, record data, and compare it with other stars

• Ask someone else to observe the star for you

• Read about the star in a book and summarize it