Shadows
The length of a shadow depends on the position of this object in the sky.
The Sun
What is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis?
Day & Night
How many constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)?
88
What is gravity?
A force that pulls one object toward the center of another object.
At what time of day are shadows the shortest?
At noon
What is caused by the Earth revolving around the sun and its tilt on its axis?
Seasons
What are constellations?
A group of stars that comes together to form a shape or picture in the sky.
In our class demonstration, between the flat paper and the crumpled paper, which object fell FASTER?
Crumpled Paper
At what time of day are shadows the longest?
Early mornings and late afternoon
What season do we get when Earth is tilted away from the sun?
Winter
Name at least TWO constellations that we have covered.
Orion, Pegasus, The Big Dipper, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Capricornicus, Aquarius, Pisces
Without gravity, what would happen to us instead of being on the ground?
We would be floating.
What direction do shadows move over the course of one day?
Shadows move from west to east.
What season do we get when Earth is tilted towards the sun?
Summer
Why can't we see stars during the day?
The Sun's light overpowers the light that comes off of stars in the sky and space.
What is a key factor that determines how fast or slow an object falls to the ground?
What causes the changes in shadow length and direction?
The changes in length and direction are caused by the Earth's orbiting on its axis.
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the sun?
365 days or 1 year
How did ancient civilization utilize constellations?
*Track the changing season
*Farming; When to plant and harvest their crops
True or False: The larger the object, the stronger its gravitational pulll.
True