Vocabulary
The sun
Stars
100

sun

the star that gives us light

100

where does the sun rise?

in the east

100

What star is closest to Earth? 

The Sun is the star that is closest to Earth

200

Moon

an object in space illuminated by the Sun that is seen from Earth

200

Where does the sun set? 

in the west

200

What are stars made of?

Stars are made of hot gas

300

Star

objects in space that produce energy and light

300

What is the sun?

a star

300

True or false: stars make their own light

True!

400

Illuminate

when something is lit up by a light source

400

What illuminates the moon at night? 

the sun

400

what is a pattern of stars called/ 

Stars form constellations that change in the same way depending on the time of year

500

Constellation

a group of stars that form a pattern 

500

are the days shorter or longer in the winter? 

shorter

500

True or false: Stars are planets? 

false!