Atoms
This is the smallest unit of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons
What is an atom?
This state of matter has a definite shape and a definite volume, and its particles are tightly packed in fixed positions.
What is a solid?
This is the closest planet to the sun
What is Mercury?
This is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system.
What is the Milky Way?
There’s only one word in the dictionary that’s spelled wrong. What is it?
The word: W-R-O-N-G!
These subatomic particles have a positive charge and are found in the nucleus of an atom.
What is a proton?
This state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape, and its particles are close together but can move past each other.
What is liquid?
This planet is known for having a tilted axis, which causes its extreme seasons.
What is Uranus?
This has a the largest gravitational pull in our solar system
What is the sun?
I can fill a room, but I take up no space. What am I?
What is light!
The center of an atom, where protons and neutrons are located.
What is a neutron?
In this state of matter, particles are spread out and move quickly in all directions, allowing the substance to fill the container it’s in.
What is gas?
This planet is known for its giant red spot, a massive storm that has been raging for centuries.
What is Jupiter?
This type of space object is made of rock, ice, and dust and orbits the Sun, often with a bright tail.
What is a comet?
Mrs. Brown has 5 daughters. Each of these daughters has a brother. How many children does Mrs. Brown have?
What is 6! Each daughter has the same brother
The number of these in an atom determines the element it belongs to.
What is protons?
This process occurs when a liquid turns into a gas, typically when it reaches a specific temperature.
What is evaporation?
This planet has the longest day of any planet in our solar system, lasting 243 Earth days.
What is Venus?
This a space rock that enters earth's atmosphere causing a streak of light to appear in the sky.
What is a meteor?
What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?
What is a snowball!
These negatively charged particles move around the nucleus of an atom in energy levels or orbitals.
What are electrons?
This term describes the amount of space a gas takes up, which can change depending on the size and shape of its container.
What is volume?
Ceres, Pluto, Eres and Haumea
What are dwarf planets?
This event occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.
What is a solar eclipse
It’s midnight now, and it’s raining. The weather forecast says it will be warm and sunny for the next two days. Will it be sunny in 48 hours?
No - because in 48 hours it will be midnight again!