Students will compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars, star patterns, and planets.
~Recognize the physical attributes of stars in the night sky such as number, size, color and patterns.
~Compare the similarities and differences of planets to the stars in appearance, position, and number in the night sky.
~Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times.
~Identify how technology is used to observe distant objects in the sky.