Big Idea 5

In the summer, Ana looked up in the night sky and saw her favorite pattern of stars. Later in the year, Ana was observing the night sky and noticed she wasn’t able to see the same stars. Why can we see only certain patterns of stars during certain times of the year?

• Earth's revolution lets us see different star patterns at different times of the year.

• Earth's rotation lets us see different star patterns at different times of the year.

• We can see the same star patterns throughout the year.

• We can see only a few star patterns during the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the moon appear to change phases through the month?

• The moon makes more light and less light sometimes

• The moon moves closer to Earth and that's when it looks brighter

• The moon moves further from Earth and that's when we see less of it

• We see different parts of the moon reflecting light from the Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In which position would you see a Full Moon from Earth?

• Position A

• Position B

• Position C

• Position D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What composes a galaxy?

• The sun, planets, and asteroid belt

• Planets orbiting around a star

• Gas, dust, billions of stars

• Comets and asteroids

In an ecosystem, what role do producers play in the food chain?

• They consume other organisms.

• They produce energy for consumers.

• They convert sunlight into usable energy.

• They break down dead organisms.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does Earth's rotation affect the day and night cycle?

• It causes the seasons to change.

• It changes the moon's phases.

• It leads to day when the area faces the sun and night when it faces away.

• It affects the gravitational pull of the moon.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What would likely happen if Earth rotated on its axis more slowly than it currently does?

• The days would be shorter.

• The nights would be shorter.

• The days would be longer.

• There would be no noticeable change.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why does our Sun appear to be the brightest star?

• It is the largest star

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It is the farthest star to Earth

• It has more gravity than other stars

The Milky Way is the name of our...

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Planet

• Favorite Comet

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How is Earth's rotation different than Earth's revolution?

• Earth's revolution means it spins on its axis once per year

• Earth's rotation means it spins on its axis once per year

• Earth's revolution means it orbits the Sun once per day

• Earth's revolution means it orbits the Sun once per year