A. Do the following tasks.

1. On a clear night sky, go outside and observe the stars. (Ask an adult relative or friend to

accompany you.)

2. Find patterns of stars that look familiar. Draw the group of stars you see. Take note of the

position, the location and the time when you see them.

3. An hour after the first time you see that group of stars, go outside, (with an adult with you)

and find it again. Take note of the position, and the location of the same group of stars.

What Did You See?

1. Describe and draw one group of stars you observe.

2. What did you notice about the position and location of the group of stars when you look at

them again after an hour?

3. What constellation do you think is the group of stars that you see?

B. Answer the following questions.

1. Why do constellations change their position during the course of the night?

2. Why can’t the constellation Orion be seen in the summer night sky?

3. Why do you think the constellations seem to rise from the east?

4. Why are Ursa Major and Cassiopeia constellations not visible in Antarctica?

5. How can recognizing star patterns be useful ​