Stars in the Nightsky

Stars in the Nightsky

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

5th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Robert Stuart-Thompson

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
,
NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are constellations?

Constellations are planets that orbit stars.
Constellations are clusters of galaxies in the universe.
Constellations are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns.
Constellations are types of celestial bodies like asteroids.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which month is NOT a month when you can see the constellation Orion in the northern hemisphere?

December

February
January
July

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In June, when we are facing the planet during the daytime why can't we see the constellation Orion?

Orion is not visible in June because it is too far away.
The stars in Orion are only visible at night, regardless of the month.
We can't see Orion in June during the daytime because the Sun is in the same direction.
Orion is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere in June.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people in different parts of the Earth get to see different stars in different constellations?

People in different parts of the Earth see different stars and constellations due to the curvature of the Earth and its rotation.
Constellations are only visible from the North Pole.
All people see the same stars regardless of location.
Different stars are visible due to seasonal changes in weather.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constellation will you see in the southern hemisphere?

Cassiopeia
Orion

Aquarius

Big Dipper

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun?

Rectangular
Circular
Spiral
Elliptical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do some people call the Ursa Minor?

Big Dipper
Northern Cross
Orion's Belt

Little Bear

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