Vocab
the only star in our solar system
Sun
a period of time that is 24 hours and includes daytime and nighttime
Day
Which constellation looks like a hunter?
What is Orion?
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
What is gravity?
What is the smell of space sometimes compared to after astronauts return from a spacewalk?
Burning metal or gunpowder
something we observe to be similar over and over again
Pattern
the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
Solar System
What is a space rock that reaches Earth's surface called?
A meteorite
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What is Jupiter?
What color are the hottest stars?
Blue
Information that supports an answer to a question
Evidence
observations or measurements recorded in an investigation
Data
Which constellation is famous for containing the Big Dipper?
What is Ursa Major?
Which planet has the most famous large ring system?
Saturn
What planet has a mountain that is about 3 times taller than Mount Everest?
Mars
a description of how something works or why something happens
Explanation
an arrangement of stars as seen from Earth
Constellation
Why can constellations appear to change position during the night?
Because Earth rotates on its axis.
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's Pattern/Spins
Which planet has a day that is longer than its year?
Venus
The pull between Earth and other objects, which acts even without touching
Gravity
an attempt to find out about something
Investigation
What famous star can be found at the end of the Little Dipper's handle?
What is the North Star (Polaris)?
What is a huge collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity?
The Galaxy
What was the first animal sent into space?
A dog named Laika