Stars
This is what a star is made of and why it shines.
A star is a ball of burning gases that gives off light and heat.
Is Earth a planet?
Yes
We live in a galaxy called __________.
The Milky Way
Do planets emit their own light or reflect light?
Reflect light
What do constellations form in the sky?
Pictures
True or False: The sun is a star.
True
Is the moon a planet?
No
Find the mistake:
“We live in a galaxy called Andromeda.”
Cross out “Andromeda” and replace it with “Milky Way.”
What reflects light from the sun: planets or stars?
Planets
What do we call groups of stars that form pictures in the sky?
Constellations
True or False: The brightest stars are the ones farthest from Earth.
False
Is Saturn a planet?
Yes
What are the large groups of stars called that make up the universe?
Galaxies
Artificial satellites revolve around what?
Earth
Are constellations planets, galaxies, or groups of stars?
Groups of stars
True or False: All stars are about the same size.
False
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
There are many __________ in the Universe, including ours.
Galaxies
Find the mistake:
“Artificial satellites revolve around the Sun.”
Cross out “Sun” and replace it with “Earth.”
Name one constellation we learned about in class.
Orion, The Little Dipper, or Gemini
Why does a star shine in the night sky?
Because it is a ball of burning gases that gives off light and heat.
Find the mistake:
“There are ten planets in our solar system.”
Cross out “ten” and replace it with “eight.”
Name our galaxy.
The Milky Way
Stars emit their own light. True or False?
True
Are constellations planets, galaxies, or groups of stars that form pictures?
Groups of stars that form pictures.