Transcript Astronomy Shakedown!

Shakedown!
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How to Play
General Rules:
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You must have Microsoft PowerPoint and run it in slide show mode in order for this game to work properly
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Break class into groups. Suggested group size is 5-6 students per group.
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Group one will choose a difficulty level and point value. Click on that square to read the question. Group one
will have approximately 30 seconds to discuss the question and attempt to answer it correctly.
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If group one does not know the answer to the question, they can choose to pass it to group two. If group two
answers the question correctly, they get the points added to their score. It then becomes group two’s normal
turn to choose a question. If group two answers the question incorrectly, they receive no points and it
becomes group three’s normal turn.
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If group one chooses to answer the question, then click on the chosen answer to reveal if it is correct. If they
answered the question correctly, they receive the points for the question and it is group two’s turn. If they
answer the question incorrectly, they receive no points and it is group two’s turn. Group two can choose to
answer the current question or return to the menu to choose a new one.
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Continue in this pattern through all of the groups until every questions has been answered.
Score board:
Students can keep score on paper or on the board. As each group receives points, add them together. At the end,
the group with the most points wins. There is one double-play on the board. When this comes up, students receive
double points for getting the correct answer.
PowerPoint does not keep track of which squares students have already picked. It is recommended to print slide
three from PowerPoint before playing the game and cross off the squares as students choose them. See notes for
printer instructions.
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A. Pluto
B. Jupiter
(a dwarf planet)
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C. Venus
That is Correct!!
Venus is about the same size as Earth.
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A. Mercury
B. Jupiter
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C. Neptune
That is Correct!!
Jupiter is the biggest planet in the
Solar System.
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A. Mercury
B. Saturn
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C. Venus
That is Correct!!
Venus is the hottest planet in the
Solar System.
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B.
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That is Correct!!
Picture A shows bad outdoor lighting that causes a glow
above cities, interferes with viewing the stars, and
disrupts the environment.
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Uranus
Mars
Venus
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Uranus and
Venus
Mars and
Uranus
Venus and
Mars
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The order of the planets goes Venus, Earth, and
then Mars.
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A. Earth
B. Pluto
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C. Venus
That is Correct!!
Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet because
of its unusual orbit and small size.
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B.
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The Sun
Saturn
A Comet
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The Sun is the name of the star closest to
Earth. It provides most of the natural energy
needed to live on Earth.
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Amphibians
Birds
Insects
Reptiles
Mammals
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Insects and mammals
All of the Above
Birds and Amphibians
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All creatures – including amphibians, reptiles,
insects, birds, and mammals – are
affected by light pollution.
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A. Mars
B. Neptune
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C. Venus
That is Correct!!
Neptune was the first planet discovered by the
use of mathematics rather than by observation.
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A. Uranus
B. Mercury
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C. Earth
That is Correct!!
Uranus is the only planet in the Solar System
that rotates on its side.
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A. Fully-shielded
light fixtures
B. Excessive
outdoor night lighting
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C. Turning lights
off when not in use
That is Correct!!
Excessive night lighting is a major cause of light
pollution and sky glow.
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FALSE
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That is Correct!!
Light pollution causes sky glow and glare that
can negatively affect the study of astronomy.
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B.
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One
Zero
Three
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Earth has only one moon.
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Mars
Earth
Saturn
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Earth is the only planet with known life.
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1.Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
9. Pluto (a dwarf planet)
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