constellalion

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

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

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

The constellation pattern 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, 

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

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-1

The sky is divided into ____ constellations.

• 11
• 22
• 44
• 88