Moon phases
Describe a full moon
Fully illuminated, no shadow
What part of a straw rocket helps it cut through the air smoothly?
the nose cone
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What is a sun dial?
Tool using the sun to tell time
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
Describe a new moon
Completely dark
What is the main purpose of the fins on a straw rocket?
to guide and stabilize the rocket
What planet is the biggest in the solar system?
Jupiter
Why wouldn’t a sundial work properly on a rainy or cloudy day?
No sunlight to create a shadow to tell time
What spacecraft carried the first humans to the Moon?
Apollo 11
Describe the waxing crescent moon phase
Small arc shaped section is illuminated
Why can't there be holes in your rocket?
Because air would escape and not let any pressure build up. The rocket wouldn't work properly.
What planet has rings made of ice and rock?
Saturn
Which direction are we supposed to face when using the sun dial?
North
What do we call a group of stars that forms a pattern?
How many moon phases are there?
8 phases
Why is it important to make the nose cone of a straw rocket pointy?
to reduce air resistance
What planet is known for being tipped on its side?
Uranus
What is the gnomon?
The part that sticks up and casts the shadow to indicate time (the triangle)
What is the largest moon of Saturn?
Titan
Is the waning gibbous moon phase mostly illuminated or dark
mostly illuminated
How is the rocket able to move when you blow into the straw?
The pressure built up inside the rocket when you blew on the straw.
Why isn't Pluto Considered a planet?
Because it has not yet cleared the neighborhood of its orbit in space.
How many hours in a day does a sundial measure?
12 hours (from 6am-6pm)
What is the name of the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?
The Andromeda Galaxy