Stars
Why might a star appear bigger than another star?
The star is closer to Earth
True or False:
The sun is a medium sized star compared to other stars.
True
What to telescopes do for scientists?
Help stars and other objects appear larger and easier to see
What scientific tool would I use to measure temeprature?
Thermometer
What is an observation?
An observation is something I can see using my 5 sense to describe.
Are size and brightness of stars always related?
No!
Why does the sun appear to be so large in the sky?
It is the closest star to Earth
True or False:
Telescopes make objects look smaller
False
What scientific tool would I use to measure the length of our solar ovens?
A ruler
What is an inference?
An inference is a statement that I make about an observation that I think could be happening.
Why can't we see stars during the day?
The sun's light is blocking them!
What does the sun give us?
Heat and light
True or False:
Telescopes change the color of stars in the night sky
False
What scientific tool would I use to measure liquid volume?
Graduated Cylinder
Why do scientists use models in science?
It is impossible to visit the sun, for example, so scientists will build models to get a better understanding of it.