starconstellation
What are stars?
Nearest Stars to Earth
Light-Years0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121
Earth
Sun
Alpha Centauri4.2 light-years Sirius A
8.6 light-years
Ross 1549.5 light-years Procyon A
11.4 light-years
Lesson 4 a
What are constellations?
Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Lesson 4 b
What is the Sun like?
Here you can see parts of the Sun that you cannot see from Earth.
Lesson 4 c
What are stars?
Main Idea
Stars are hot, glowing spheres of gases that give off energy.
Main Idea Review
A glowing sphere of gases that gives off heat and light energy is a ____________.
A ____________ is a group of stars that suggest a figure or design.
constellation
Vocabulary
star
Vocabulary Review
Fact and Opinion
Are constellations useful to people today? State your opinion. Support your opinion with at least one fact.
Constellations can be used to
find your direction at
night.
Constellations are useful.
End of Lesson
G.O. Review
Vocabulary a
Vocabulary b