Constellations

1.  Read “What is a Constellation?” After you have read that section, define constellation. 

2. Read "Uses for Constellations". After you have read that section, explain why ancient people "created" the constellations.

3. Sketch the following winter Northern Hemisphere constellations: Ursa Major, Draco, and Orion.  

4. In your own words, tell the story of Draco. 

5. Using the “AlphabeticalListing of Constellations,” complete the following table.  

6 - 9. If you go outside different times of the year, you will see different constellations. Why? Because the Earth revolves (goes around) the Sun.   Winter Constellations  Spring Constellations  Summer Constellations  Autumn Constellations