Day and Night
What is the spinning of Earth on its axis called?
rotation
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that seem to form a pattern in the night sky.
T or F: The moon's shape does not change.
True. According to page 133 of our Science books, sunlight reflects from the moon to Earth. The sun lights only half of the moon at a time. As the moon revolves around Earth, the amount of the lit part that we see from Earth changes.
What is a tool that uses lenses to make faraway objects appear larger and closer?
Telescope.
Who lives in a pineapple, under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
How long does it take Earth to rotate once?
24 hours
What did Early Greeks name constellations after?
Animals or people from stories called myths.
(pg. 116 of Science textbook)
T or F: The moon is Earth's satellite.
True. A satellite is an object that moves around another larger object in space.
(pg. 130)
How does Florida play a role in Space?
Florida is home to the Kennedy Space Center. Powerful rockets launch from the Kennedy Space Center. Each year, many people visit the Kennedy Space Center.
(Pgs. 146-147 of Science textbook)
Who are our Principal and Assistant Principal at Osceola Elem?
Mrs. Keffer and Mrs. Cantrell
What is the name for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?
An orbit.
T or F: The Big Dipper is a part of a constellation called Ursa Minor.
False - It is a part of Ursa Major.
(Pg. 116 of Science textbook)
What are changes in the appearance of the moon's shape called?
Moon phases.
(pg. 133)
Much of the technology we use in our homes come from the space program. These are called "spin offs." What spin off has soles that improve how you run and jump?
Athletic shoes. (Tennis shoes)
(Pg. 148 of Science textbook)
What is your teacher's 2nd favorite color?
Your teacher will confirm if your answer is correct!
True or false: The Earth spins around its axis once a year.
False: The Earth spins around its axis once a DAY.
T or F: The positions of the constellations seem to change with the seasons.
True - This is because we see different parts of Space as Earth revolves around the sun.
Why can't life survive on the moon?
The moon has no air, wind, or liquid water.
(pg. 130 of Science textbook)
What are Space Probes?
A robotic spacecraft that flies by other planets, to take pictures and send those pictures back to Earth.
(Pg. 144 of Science textbook)
Each member of your group must snort! (You will only receive points if everyone in your group does this!)
Give it your all!
Why does the moon appear to change shapes in the night?
The moon appears to change because of the amount of light it reflects as it orbits the Earth. It takes about 28 days to complete a revolution and you will see 8 different phases of the moon.
The stars of the Big Dipper form a pattern at night. What does this pattern of stars look like?
A giant spoon!
(Pg. 116 of our Science textbook)
About how long does it take the moon to undergo (go through) all of its phases?
1 month
(Pg. 133 of Science textbook)
What is the International Space Station?
The ISS is a giant lab that orbits Earth. Astronauts from 16 countries live there, conduct experiments, and gather data.
(Pg. 144 of Science textbook)
Each member of your group has to sing one line from their favorite song! (School appropriate songs only. Each person has 10 seconds to sing and your team only gets points if everyone sings their favorite line!)
Sing your heart out!