Daytime Patterns
Where does the sun rise?
In the East
What happens to the moon's shape?
It changes.
What kind of water is most water on Earth?
Salt water
What are natural resources?
Things we use from nature
Why do stars seem to move across the sky?
Earth Spins
Where does the sun set?
In the West.
Why can't we see stars in the daytime?
The sun it too bright.
Where is most of Earth's water found?
In the ocean
Name 2 natural resources you use in everyday life.
Water, food, etc...
How do you locate the North Star?
Find the big dipper and follow the last two stars in the cup up to the North Star.
How long does it take the Earth to spin once?
24 hours
Name 2 of the 5 basic moon phases.
Full Moon, Gibbous, Half Moon, Crescent, New Moon
Why should we conserve (save) fresh water?
Most of Earth's water is salty, so we need to conserve what fresh water we have.
Name 2 animals and the natural resources we get from them.
Cows give milk or beef, Chickens give eggs or chicken, Pigs give pork, Sheep give wool, etc...
What is the name of the star closest to us?
The sun
Why do shadows seem to move throughout the day?
The earth spins, making the sun seem like it's moving (but it's not), and making the shadows move.
When the right side of the moon is lit up, is it waxing (getting bigger) or waning (getting smaller)?
If water is very salty, what happens to anything put in it?
It floats.
Name 2 plants and the natural resources we get from them.
If the moon is a waning (going away) crescent, what is it's next shape?
New Moon
Where does the sun go at night?
It goes to the other side of the earth, giving them daytime while we have nighttime.
How long does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle (full moon to full moon)?
4 weeks
Where is freshwater found? Name 3 places.
Groundwater, Glaciers, Lakes/Rivers/Streams
How can we conserve natural resources?
Use less of them, recycle or reuse them
When are shadows the shortest during the day?
Noon, when the sun is the highest in the sky.