Planets
What do the planets orbit around?
The planets orbit around the Sun.
Name one of the inner planets.
One of the inner planets is Mercury, Earth, Venus, or Mars.
What is the sun made of?
The sun is made of gas.
What are the names of the IDEC teachers?
The names of the IDEC teachers are Mrs. Mota and Ms. Kreimann.
How many planets make up the solar system?
Eight planets make up the solar system.
How would you describe the distance of the inner planets from the sun?
I would describe the distance of the inner planets from the sun as being close.
How would you describe the Sun's climate/temperature?
I would describe the Sun's climate/temperature as being very hot, where no one or nothing can get too close or else they will be burned to a crisp?
What is Ms. Kreimann's favorite season?
The closest planet to the sun is Mercury.
How would you describe the size of an outer planet compared to an inner planet?
The size of an outer planet is much bigger than the size of an inner planet.
Why do they tell us to not look directly at the sun?
They tell us to not look directly at the sun because the light/radiation is so strong/intense that it can cause damage to our eyes and lead to blindness.
What is Mrs. Mota favorite pokemon?
Mrs. Mota's favorite pokemon is bulbasaur.
What planet is the largest in our solar system?
The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
How would you describe the temperature of an inner planet? Explain.
I would describe the temperature of an inner planet as warmer because it is closer to the sun.
Is the sun considered a planet in our Solar System? Explain why or why not.
The Sun is not considered a planet in our Solar System because it is a star.
Where did Mrs. Mota travel this summer?
Mrs. Mota travelled to Japan this summer.
What is the name of our galaxy and can you name a star that exists in it?
The name of our galaxy is the Milk Way and a start that exists in it is the Sun.
What are two differences between inner and outer planets?
One difference between an inner and outer planet is that the inner planet is closer to the sun compared to an outer planet. Another difference is that the outer planet is much colder than the inner planet.
Others (inner planet is smaller and outer planet is bigger)
Why is the sun important to planet Earth?
The sun is important to planet Earth because ....
-it gives life to earth
-it provides heat and warmth/weather we need to survive
-it gives food and life to plants that help us breath
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What is something that you like about IDEC?
What is something new that you learned in IDEC?
Something that I like about IDEC is....
Something new that I learned in IDEC is....