The Moon
Vocabulary Terms
Galaxies
Objects in our Solar System
Random
100
How many Moon Phases are there?
8
100
The force that pulls you towards the ground is referred to as...
GRAVITY
100
What makes up a galaxy?
Gas, Dust, and Stars
100
_____________ are large bodies in space that orbit a star and do NOT produce their own light. There are 8 of these in the Solar System.
PLANETS
100
I say Ears, you say ___________.
"OPEN" and remain silent.
200
The Moon ________ the Earth. Fill in the blank.
The moon ORBITS the Earth.
200
An __________ is a regular, repeating path an object takes around another object. The Earth does this to the Sun.
ORBIT
200
What Galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way Galaxy
200
This object is the center of our Solar System.
The Sun
200
Describe the 6th grade hallway procedure.
- Quiet in the Halls at all times
- Single File Line (one behind another)
- Hands/Feet to OURSELVES
- Keeping good pace/NO CUTTING
300
What is this Moon Phases Called?
Full Moon
300
The Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees on its__________. Fill in the blank.
AXIS
300
How are galaxies held together?
Galaxies are held together by Gravity.
300
This object in space is referred to as a "Dirty Snowball"
A COMET
300
Is there talking when the teacher is talking?
Absolutely not.
400
Occurs when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, and thus the side of the Moon that is in shadow faces Earth. It might be hard to see this Moon Phase.
New Moon
400
This is when shadows are cast by the moon or Earth.
An Eclipse
400
What are 3 types of shapes can Galaxies be?
Spiral, Elliptical, and Irregular.
400
This type of space rock burns up upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere. This is also known as a ‘Shooting Star’.
METEOR
400
Describe how MUSTER is properly done.
- Attention on deck. Standing up tall and strong QUIETLY
- Parade Rest. NO SPLITS
- Yes Sir/Ma'am when name is called
- In attention until dismissed.
500
Find First Quarter and Third Quarter
500
When an object is in motion, it will stay in motion. What is this called?
Inertia
500
What Shape is the Milky Way Galaxy?
Spiral Galaxy
500
A Natural Object that Orbits a planet. The Earth has one and Mars has 2!
MOON(s)
500
2 Part Question:
1. If the Northern Hemisphere is receiving DIRECT SUNLIGHT, what season is it in?
2. Based on Question #1, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere and why?
1. Summer
2. Winter because of the INDIRECT SUNLIGHT it is receiving.