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Science Station. Review of Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes Unit. Review. Welcome! Today we will review all of the information we learned in Unit 3: Earth in the Universe. Vocabulary.
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Science Station Review of Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes Unit
Review Welcome! Today we will review all of the information we learned in Unit 3: Earth in the Universe.
Vocabulary __________ is the 3rd planet from the sun. It is the only planet that is known to have life existing on it. It consists of mountains, oceans, animals, and much more.
Vocabulary __Earth___ is the 3rd planet from the sun. It is the only planet that is known to have life existing on it. It consists of mountains, oceans, animals, and much more.
Vocabulary The curved path in which a planet, satellite, or spacecraft moves in a circle around another body is an ____________.
Vocabulary The curved path in which a planet, satellite, or spacecraft moves in a circle around another body is an ___orbit____.
Axis A real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns is an ___________.
Axis A real or imaginary line through the center of an object, around which the object turns is an ___axis____.
Wax When the moon appears to grow or increase in size we call it __________.
Wax When the moon appears to grow or increase in size we call it _waxing__.
Wane When the moon appears to shrink or decrease in size, we call it __________.
Wane When the moon appears to shrink or decrease in size, we call it __waning__.
Phase A particular stage of development or of a process is a _________.
Phase A particular stage of development or of a process is a __phase__.
True or False • If Earth was somewhere else in the solar system, it would still be okay. Not much would change on Earth. • T F
True or False • If Earth was somewhere else in the solar system, it would still be okay. Not much would change on Earth. • T F
True or False • If Earth was somewhere else in the solar system, it would still be okay. Not much would change on Earth. • T F • This is FALSE! The distance from Earth to the sun is perfect for living conditions. If Earth was further away from the sun it would be too cold. If Earth was closer to the sun it would be too hot.
True or False • Earth has daytime and nighttime because the sun gets higher and lower. • T F
True or False • Earth has daytime and nighttime because the sun gets higher and lower. • T F
True or False • Earth has daytime and nighttime because the sun gets higher and lower. • T F • This is also false! We have daytime and nighttime because the Earth is constantly rotating. When my home on Earth is facing the sun it is daytime. When my home on Earth is not facing the sun it is nighttime.
Review Questions • How long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation?
Review Questions • How long does it take the Earth to make one full rotation? • It takes the Earth 24 hours to turn one full time. That is why we have daytime and nighttime once each day!
Review Questions • How long does it take the Earth to rotate around the sun?
Review Questions • How long does it take the Earth to rotate around the sun? • It takes the Earth 365 days or 1 whole year to go all the way around the sun.
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • The Earth orbits the ___________. • The _________ orbits the Earth. • We can see the moon from Earth because the ___________ shines its light on it, making it light up!
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • The Earth orbits the ____sun____. • The _________ orbits the Earth. • We can see the moon from Earth because the ___________ shines its light on it, making it light up!
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • The Earth orbits the ____sun____. • The __moon___ orbits the Earth. • We can see the moon from Earth because the ___________ shines its light on it, making it light up!
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • The Earth orbits the ____sun____. • The __moon___ orbits the Earth. • We can see the moon from Earth because the ____sun____ shines its light on it, making it light up!
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • 4. The ________ of the moon refer to the changing shape of the bright part of the moon. Sometimes when we see the moon, it looks bigger than at other times.
Fill in the Blanks • Word Bank: Sun, Moon, Sun, Phases • 4. The _phases_ of the moon refer to the changing shape of the bright part of the moon. Sometimes when we see the moon, it looks bigger than at other times.
True or False • The phase of the moon depends on how much sunlight is hitting the side of the moon that we can see from Earth. • T F
True or False • The phase of the moon depends on how much sunlight is hitting the side of the moon that we can see from Earth. • T F
True or False • When it is hot in the United States it is hot all over the world. • T F
True or False • When it is hot in the United States it is hot all over the world. • T F • The temperature is different all over the world. It is even different all over the United States. Temperatures are constantly changing!
Seasons • What are the 4 seasons? • Fall • Winter • Spring • Summer
What is the Season? • What season is usually very cold? Oftentimes you might see snow on the ground during this time. Also, most of the plants and trees stop growing, go into hibernation, or even die. You will want to wear a heavy jacket, long pants, gloves, and boots!! What is the season?
What is the Season? Winter!!
What is the Season? • During this season the leaves start changing to colors like red, orange, and yellow. The leaves start falling off the trees and the animals start going into their homes. The weather starts getting a little cooler. You might wear a light jacket and light pants. • What season is it?
What is the Season? Fall!!
What is the Season? During this season the temperatures are very very hot! You might want to go to the beach or to the pool to cool off. You will wear shorts and a short-sleeved shirt. The flowers are all out and in full bloom and the animals are all running around. What season is it?