Vocabulary
A group of stars that create a pattern are known as....
Constellations
To start an investigation we should.....
Ask a question.
Why can't we see stars during the day?
The Suns light is so bright it overwhelms the light of the other stars.
T or F Scientists use data to look for patterns?
True
The Earth completes its rotation every _____.
24 hours
An imaginary pole going through the Earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Axis
After asking a question we should....
Make a prediction
What causes day and night?
The Earth's rotation causes the Sun to hit the Earth at different times. This causes day when facing the Sun and night when facing away from the Sun.
T or F There can be only 1 correct answer to an investigation.
False
The force that holds the solar system in place and also us humans to the Earth.
Gravity
An imaginary line that separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere on maps and globes.
Equator
After making a prediction we should?
Do an experiment and collect data.
Mt. Nose and a Flashlight is an example of ?
A model for Day and Night
T or F There are 188 constellations.
False, there are 88.
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
365 Days
To create a smaller version of something.
Model
After collecting data we should look for....
patterns
We see different parts of the sky or different constellations because of ?
The Earth's orbit.
T or F Many Constellations are based upon Greek Mythology.
True
What is a procedure?
Steps taken to complete an experiment.
The moving of the Earth around the sun.
orbit
After looking for patterns we can...
Draw a conclusion
What did we use in class to model the Earth's orbit?
Simulation
Stars give off these two types of energy.
Light and Heat (thermal)
Name 3 types of models.
Drawing (Diagram), Objects, Simulation