Learning Objective: 1.2 Understanding the star and galaxies in the Universe.

Learning Outcomes:
 Define what a star is
 Identify the Sun as a star
 Identify the bright stars in the sky.
 Compare and contrast the stars based on certain characteristics

Complete questions 1, 2 and 3 using the words given.

red blue star sun Sirius Rigel

1. a. A __________ is different from a planet because it can give off its own light.
b. The __________ is the nearest star to the Earth.
c. The coolest stars are __________ in colour.
d. The hottest stars are __________ in colour.
2. The brightest star seen from the Earth is __________.
3. __________ is an example of a bright star that emits a bluish light.

4. Draw lines to match the various types of stars with the correct characteristics.

Giants very dense, small stars

Neutron Stars dim compact star

Super giants large stars

White dwarf large stars with diameters more than 100 times
that of the Sun
Learning Objective: 1.2 Understanding the star and galaxies in the Universe.

Answer scheme

Complete questions 1, 2 and 3 using the words given.

red blue star sun Sirius Rigel

1. a. A star is different from a planet because it can give off its own light.
b. The sun is the nearest star to the Earth.
c. The coolest stars are red in colour.
d. The hottest stars are blue in colour.
2. The brightest star seen from the Earth is Sirius
3. Rigel is an example of a bright star that emits a bluish light.

4. Draw lines to match the various types of stars with the correct characteristics.

Giants very dense, small stars

Neutron Stars dim compact star

Super giants large stars

White dwarf large stars with diameters more than 100 times
that of the Sun