Scientists
What do astronomers study?
Stars, planets, and other objects in space
What is the only star in our solar system?
The Sun
What is a model in science?
A smaller, simpler version of something in the real world
What is data?
Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation
What do archaeologists study?
People and cultures from long ago
Why does the Sun look brighter than other stars?
Because it’s much closer to Earth
Why do scientists use models?
To understand things that are too big or small to see directly
What is evidence?
Information that supports or proves your answer
What are artifacts?
Tools, pottery, statues, and paintings made by ancient people
Why do stars look small from Earth?
Because they are very far away
How are models both like and different from what they represent?
They are similar in some ways but not exact in others
What is a hypothesis?
An educated guess about what you think the answer will be
What type of books do scientists use to find information?
Reference books
What is a constellation?
A group of stars that form a pattern or picture in the sky
What does gravity do in the solar system?
It holds the planets, moons, and asteroids in orbit around the Sun
What is a conclusion?
A statement that tells what you discovered after an experiment
Why do scientists create investigations?
To find out about something by collecting data
Why don’t we see a lot of stars during the daytime?
The Sun’s light is too bright and blocks out other stars
What is the Solar System?
The Sun and everything that orbits it, held together by gravity
What makes a scientific explanation strong?
It answers the question, describes what happens, and uses evidence from investigation and text