Which constellation was named after Orion?
The Hunter
Draw Leo the lion constellation on the board
What is the scientific name for the North Star?
Polaris
Which constellation looks like it's helping the Hunter?
The Great Dog
Draw the Hunter constellation on the board
What is the largest constellation in the sky?
The Hunter
What is the brightest star in our sky?
Sirius
Name another thing that people use constellations for (not already named)
Calendar, navigation, recognizing stars
How many zodiac constellations are there?
12
Draw the Great Bear constellation on the board
Name one thing that people use constellations for
Calendar, navigation, recognizing stars
Which constellation looks like its fighting the Hunter?
Taurus the Bull
What is another name for Ursa Major?
Big Dipper
What star appears to stay still while others orbit around it?
North Star
Which constellation has the North Star in It?
Little Dipper
A star is a ball of _____
Gas
What is the most important star in the solar system?
The Sun
Draw Taurus the bull constellation on the board
Name another thing that people use constellations for (Not already named)
Calendar, navigation, recognizing stars
Which constellation has a bright star named Sirius?
The Great Dog
How many constellations are in the sky?
88
Which constellation has a "double star"?
Leo the Lion
What is another name for the Little Dipper?
Ursa Minor
Draw the Great Dog constellation on the board
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that look like a picture
What is a double star?
Two stars that circle one another
How many stars are in Ursa Minor?
7