Constellation Stations

What is a constellation?

• A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky

• A way to find the North Star

• When a planet "spins" around its axis

• The process that creates energy inside of a star

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

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What constellation is this?

• Lyra
• Cygnus
• Aquila
• Delphinus

Near the poles, the stars appear to rotate in a circle in the sky and never set.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which constellation is this?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cepheus

• Leo

In which season can you see Leo the best?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which constellation is this?

• Cassiopea

• Leo

• Canis major

• Aries

Which constellation is this?

• Taurus

• Pegasus

• Scorpius

• Orion

The big dipper is a part of what larger constellation?

• Orion

• Ursa Minor

• Cancer

• Ursa Major

What does the name Cygnus mean?

• Swan

• Duck

• Bird

• Baked Turkey