Why do we only see some constellations at certain times of the year?

Sentence starter:

We see some constellations at certain times of the year because _______________________

Evidence - Model: Modeling Constellations Over Time

How does this model show we see some constellations at certain times of the year because the Earth orbits the sun?

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Word Bank: position sun constellation earth

Sentence starter:

This model shows _____________

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Evidence - PES Sim

How does this simulation show we see some constellations at certain times of the year because the Earth orbits the sun?

Use the words in the word bank to write your sentence

Word Bank: position sun constellation earth

Sentence starter:

This simulation shows _____________

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Reasoning: Explain why we see some constellations at certain times of the year.

Sentence starters:

- It takes the Earth _________________ to orbit/revolve around the sun.

- We see different stars _________________

- We see same stars _________________

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Write a CER paragraph to answer the question below:

Why do we only see some constellations at certain times of the year?

Word Bank: around year date orbit/revolve

Sentence starters:

Claim: We see some constellations at certain times of the year because _______________________

Evidence (CHOOSE Simulation OR Model): The simulation or model shows _____________

Reasoning: Explain your answer / claim in detail.

- It takes the Earth _________________ to ______________ the sun.

- We see different stars _________________

- We see same stars _________________