The Planets
Does every planet have a moon?
No
How many moons does the Earth have?
1
How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
What technology can we use to see things in space?
Telescope or binoculars.
What is our galaxy called?
The Milky Way Galaxy
Which planet has the most moons?
Saturn
Which star always points north? (its scientific name!)
The North Star
What is the Earth's movement around the Sun called?
Revolution
Is it better to use a telescope or binoculars to see objects in space?
Telescope!
What does the Earth's rotation cause?
Day and Night
Which 2 planets are besides the Earth?
Venus and Mars
Why should we never look at the sun?
We can damage our eyes from the UV rays
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days!
What telescope is in space?
What constellation is the North Star part of?
The Little Dipper
What does a Full Moon in the lunar calendar mean?
New month!
What 2 calendars did we learn about?
Lunar and Gregorian
What is the Gregorian calendar based on?
The Sun
How many days does each month have in the GREGORIAN calendar
30-31
What is a constellation?
A group of stars in a pattern in the sky, usually represents a character from a story.
What is a universe?
All of space and everything in it, like the galaxies, the moons, planets and stars.
What makes it hard to see stars at night
Night pollution and skyglow
What is the difference between the Gregorian and Lunar calendars?
Gregorian - based on the Earth's rotation and the sun, 12 months in the calendar
Lunar - guided by the Moon's phases, each new month starts with a New Moon, each month has unique names that describe what's happening in nature
What is a moon?
A natural satellite
How long does the Earth's revolution take?
365.25 days