Galactic Expectations
Are all stars the same size? If no, what are the differences?
(At least 2)
Color, Size, Temperature
How does your shadow change during the day? Why?
It goes from shorter to longer to shorter because of the sun's position in the sky.
What invisible line goes across the middle of the Earth? What does the sun do on this line?
Equator; Gets the most sun
How did civilizations in the past use shadows for things in daily life?
Time keeping, season tracking, and constructing buildings.
What's at least one pattern with the sun?
Rising East to West; Higher mid-day - lower beginning and end
Why do stars glow?
Energy and gravity cause elements to collide.
How do the Earth, Moon, and Sun move around each other?
The Earth rotates on its axis, and then it orbits around the sun. The moon orbits the Earth. The Sun stays in the same place.
Bonus question: Does the moon rotate?