The spinning of the Earth on it's axis
Rotation
The degree to which the earth is tilted
23 Degrees
What galaxy to we reside in?
The milky way
Name one of the two main reasons Earth is habitable (Think Goldilocks!)
Habitable Zone or Size
Sing or spit some rhyme for a couple lines of your favorite song. Bonus points if it contains space lyrics or is a space soundtrack!
Out of sight!
The spinning of the Earth around the Sun
Revolution
At these times of year (Seasons) the sunlight shines equally on the northern and southern hemispheres.
Spring and Fall
True or False: The laptop was created out of necessity from space travel
True
How does size effect a planet's ability to have life?
If a planet is too big, it becomes a gas planet. If it is too small, the gravity is not strong enough for an atmosphere.
Describe what you'd do to survive the trip to Mars...
Nice
One light year
What is the time it takes light to travel in a year.
The speed of light is 300 million meters per second.
The distance between the Earth and the Moon
In this season the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, causing longer daylight hours and more direct sunlight.
Summer
What is the most massive planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is the only other planet in our solar system that we believe could sustain life?
Name three foods we have been growing and eating for our "Mars Mission"
Could you continue to grow your own food this summer?
What phase of the moon is shown here?
New Moon
This part of the Earth gets the most direct light from the sun and has the least variation in daylight hours. It is also the region of the world with the most rainforests.
The Equator
The name of the NASA mission that landed humans on the moon
Apollo 11
How many planets are in our solar system? Include Earth
8
Where would we start looking for life on Mars? Where would it be most possible to find signs of current or past life forms?
Underground caverns where water exists or fossils near dried rivers or lakes.
Explain the process of how the moon was formed
Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth and another planet crashed into each other. The debris from that crash created the moon.
During December, January and February, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing what season on Earth?
Summer
This object orbits the earth and contains 6-8 astronauts at all times. Aboard this vessel, those astronauts conduct science and medical experiments
The International Space Station
What is the name for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?
Orbit
What was the best part of this year for you? What part of this class did you enjoy the most? What would you change?
20 bonus points for anyone who answers these questions in their science journal!!