Phonics
Spell the word ....
germs
Astronauts train underwater in a giant pool while wearing space suits to practice moving in space.
It is hard to move in space / there is no gravity like on Earth.
What is the word for a planet or moons path around the sun/planet?
orbit
This is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
I am small and rocky, closest to the sun,
I zip around it faster than anyone.
Mercury
When does g and c say their soft sound?
with the vowel e, i, and y
Astronauts wear special helmets with air inside them when they go outside their spacecraft.
There is no air to breathe in space.
What is the word for the person who studies stars in space?
astronomer
This planet is known for its beautiful rings
I am very bright and super hot,
Some call me Earth’s twin—but I am not.
Venus
What are the 5 different ways to make the /er/ sound?
Astronauts sleep in sleeping bags that are attached to the wall so they don’t float around.
What is the word for the person who travels to space?
astronaut
This is planet is called the "red planet"
Mars
I am not a planet, but I orbit Earth
The Moon
Spell the word...
energy
In 1969, Neil Armstrong carefully stepped onto the Moon and said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Millions of people on Earth watched him on TV.
It was a big deal / historic event
What is the word for a huge ball of gas that shines brightly in the sky?
star
This is the closest planet to the sun
Mercury
You can’t see me in the day so bright,
But I fill the sky with tiny lights at night.
Stars
What are the 3 sounds the ch can make?
/k/, /ch/, /sh/
In 1983, Sally Ride trained for years in science and space travel before flying on the space shuttle Challenger. She became the first American woman to travel into space, and many girls across the country watched and felt inspired. What can you conclude about what Sally Ride did for others?
It inspired other women to be astronauts.
what is the word for a tool that helps people see stars, planets, and other things in space
telescope
This planet is a pretty blue color due to it absorbing red light and reflecting blue light.
Neptune
I am red and dusty, with mountains so tall,
People dream of visiting me most of all.
Mars