Lifecycle and Characteristics of Stars

Miss Frizzle's class embarks on a space adventure to find a star for Dorothy Ann's birthday. After exploring various stars, they encounter a red supergiant that explodes. Using the magic school bus, they create a new star named Dorothy Ann, presenting it as a birthday gift.

What was the initial problem the class faced for Dorothy Ann's birthday?

• They couldn't find her house.

• They lost her telescope.

• They broke her birthday present.

• They forgot her birthday.

What did the class learn about the sun during their space journey?

• The sun is a planet.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun is a comet.

• The sun is a galaxy.

What is a characteristic of a baby star?

• It has many planets.

• It is very stable.

• It is very old.

• It is surrounded by dust and gas.

Why did the class miss the chance to buy the middle-aged star?

• Someone else bought it first.

• It was too small.

• It was too far away.

• It was too expensive.

What was unique about the red supergiant star?

• It was the smallest star.

• It had many planets.

• It was about to explode.

• It was very young.

What happens to a star when it becomes a supernova?

• It disappears quietly.

• It becomes a black hole.

• It explodes.

• It turns into a planet.

How did the class finally create a new star for Dorothy Ann?

• They bought it from Horace Cope.

• They used the magic bus to speed up the process.

• They found it in a distant galaxy.

• They borrowed it from another solar system.

What did the class name the new star they created?

• Frizzle Star

• Magic Star

• Dorothy Ann

• Star of Hope

What did the class learn about the lifecycle of stars?

• Stars are born, live, and eventually die.

• Stars are made of solid rock.

• Stars never change.

• Stars are always the same size.

What was the final outcome of the class's adventure?

• They decided not to give Dorothy Ann a present.

• They created a new star for Dorothy Ann.

• They returned home empty-handed.

• They bought a star from Horace Cope.