Sunday, January 29, 2017

Chapter 9 Space Review

Lesson 1- How Does Earth Move? (pages 363-367)
  • Vocabulary: axis, rotation, orbit, revolution
  • Describe how Earth rotates and revolves; length of rotation and revolution
  • Explain why the sun, moon, and stars appear to move across the sky
Lesson 2 - What is a Star? (pages 369-373)
  • Vocabulary: solar flare, constellation
  • Describe physical characteristics of the sun
  • Understand why Polaris is important  
Lesson 3- What are the Inner Planets? (pages 375-381)
  • Vocabulary: planet, inner planet, space probe, moon
  • Identify the inner planets and their position in the solar system
  • Describe characteristics of the inner planets
  • Describe how technology has helped people explore space
Lesson 4- What are the Outer Planets? (pages 383-387)
  • Vocabulary: outer planets
  • Identify the outer planets and their position in the solar system
  • Describe common characteristics of the Gas Giants
Lesson 5- What are Asteroids, Meteors, Comets, and Moons? (pages 389-393)

  • Vocabulary: asteroid, comet, dwarf planet
  • Describe the difference between asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets
  • Understand the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet

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