Universe Objects in Space and Movement

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Slide2 : Teacher Page We suggest that students keep a journal to record their answers. It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain their answers. This week’s lesson consists of three activities each with several parts. Sample answers will follow each activity.

Slide3 : State Science Standard 6: V. Universe A. Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of the Universe This week’s lessons are designed to reinforce: Click mouse for each new screen.

Slide4 : Part 1 Identify these objects in our solar system. a c b

Slide5 : Describe in two or three sentences how these objects move in space in relationship to one another. Part 2

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Slide7 : Answers to Part 1 c. sun b. earth a. moon

Slide8 : The sun is the center of our solar system. The earth rotates and revolves around the sun at the same time. The moon rotates and revolves along with the earth. Student responses may be more simply stated but should emphasize the terms rotation and revolution. Answers to Part 2