Lesson 1
A force that pulls things toward the center of Earth
Gravity
The turning of Earth on its Axis
Rotation
A pattern of stars that forms an imaginary picture or design in the night sky
Constellation
True or False
Stars make their own light
True
How would the sun look if it were farther away from Earth?
Smaller and dimmer
If you threw a ball into the air, which direction would it go?
It would eventually fall down towards Earth
What direction does the sun appear to travel across the sky?
East to West
The movement of Earth one time around the sun
Revolution
How would the sun look to people if it were FARTHER from Earth?
Smaller and Dimmer
Name the different phases of the moon.
New Moon, Waxing Cresent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent.
True or False
A boat floating down the river is an example of the force of gravity
False
Which season has the least amount of sunlight?
Winter
True or False
The sun is larger than all the planets and stars?
The sun is not the largest star
Is the Sun a planet? Why or Why not?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Explain 1 way to show that Earth is not flat
ALL OR NOTHING!!!!
Each Group member must answer this correctly in order for the team to receive the points
Get up and demonstrate how the Earth ROTATES
How long does it take the moon to do 1 revolution around the Earth
About a Month
Mary observes an object in the sky through her telescope. This object has an irregular shape and appears to be moving. Is it a star?
No
Stars do not have irregular shapes
Stars do not move
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 days
Where on Earth cant you feel the force of gravity?
Nowhere, you can feel gravity everywhere on Earth
Describe how shadows look at sunrise and at noon
Sunrise- shadows are long
Noon- very short
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
If you see the constellation Leo in July, will you be able to see it in December?
WHY OR WHY NOT?
What unit of measurement would you use to explain how far away a star is?
Light-year
Which planet would take the longest to revolve around the sun?
Neptune