4th Grade Starlab Study Guide

Study Guide for 4^th Grade Starlab

· Draw a sketch from memory of the following:

Big Dipper

Label the pointer stars of the big dipper

Put an arrow through the pointer stars to show how to find the North Star

· Know the 8 phases of the moon and how to identify them.

· Know how to identify Orion the “Hunter” and Cassiopeia the “Queen” of the sky.

Starlab Performance Based Assessment

4th Grade STARLAB
It is a clear and cool night in west Michigan. You are out with your family observing the stars in your neighborhood. Your family members know you have learned how to identify different constellations in science lab. Your mission is to identify 7 things you have learned. Your science teacher will use the red arrow flashlight in STARLAB to point out the following for objects for you to identify:
Please use the answer sheet below and circle the correct answer.
1. What is the name of this constellation or group of stars?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
2. What are these 2 stars called?
Circle one
Pointer Stars Gemini Twins Double Trouble
3. What is the name of this star?
Circle one
South Star North Star On Star
4. What is the name of this constellation?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
5. What is the name of this constellation?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
6. What is the name of this constellation that we find on a winter night?
Circle one
Big Dipper Little Dipper Cassiopeia Orion
7. Which cardinal direction is the red arrow pointer facing?
Circle one
North South East West