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Name a star that we learned about that is bigger than the sun.
Sirius; teacher discretion
True or false: The sun is the biggest star in the universe.
False
The only star in our solar system.
Sun
Angel tells Darreion that the planets in our solar system are the only ones that have been discovered. Is Angel correct? Why or why not?
Angel is incorrect. There are millions of planets. Some of which already have names.
A huge object in space that give off light and heat.
Star
Object from a long time ago. May hold messages about the past.
Artifact
True or False: The sun is the only star in our solar system.
True
I am a person who studies planets, the sun and planets that orbit the sun. Who am I?
An Astronomer
Jaime tells Divine that the sun is the closest star to Earth. Is he correct? Why or why not.
Jaime is correct. The sun is the only star in our solar system.
To move in a regular path around something in space.
Orbit
What type of scientists were we in this unit?
Astronomers
True or False: there is no star bigger than the sun.
False
To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.
Observe
Kordell tells Nasir that the stars are much smaller than the sun, that's why they can only be seen at night. Is he correct? Why or why not?
Kordell is incorrect. The sun is the only star in our solar system. Since it is closer than other stars, it is easier to see.
What you can measure or observe about something that helps you identify or describe it
Property
Jupiter is this much bigger than the Earth.
11 times bigger
Which planet in our solar system is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
To make a picture in your mind using information from different sources.
Visualize
Sean and Domo are arguing about the sun. Sean says that the sun is in the east at noon and Domo says the sun is toward the west at noon. Who is correct?
Neither of them are correct. The sun is directly overhead
We use this to measure distance and time in space.
Light years
How many light years away from earth is the sun?
0.000016 light years
An object that is farther away will look bigger than an object up close.
False, moving farther away makes it look smaller.
How long does it take Earth to orbit around the sun?
One year
Mr. Watford is attempting to name the planets in the solar system. Help him out.
Jupiter, Earth, Saturn, Uranus, Mercury, Mars, Venus & Neptune
The distance that light travels from one place to another in space.
Light year