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E-Our Solar System

Students will review words associated with the sun, moon, planets and otehr things in our solar system.

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PlanetA satellite of the Sun
EclipseWhen one object passes into the shadow of another object
Solar eclipseWhen the Moon's shadow blocks the Sun
Lunar eclipseWhen the Earth's shadow blocks the Sun
CraterA hollow area, or pit,in the ground
Moon PhaseThe apparent change in the Moon's shape.
Solar systemThe Sun and all the objects that orbits the Sun
TelescopeTool that makes faraway objects appear closer.
AtmosphereA layer of gases that surrounds most planets.
AsteroidA small chunk of rock or metal that orbits the Sun
CometA body of ice and rock that orbits the Sun.
JupiterThe largest planets in our solar system.
MarsThe red planet.
MercuryThe closest planet to the sun.
SaturnPlanet known for it's beautiful rings.
EarthThird planet from the sun.
PlutoNo longer a planet
Milky WayThe solar system that contains the sun and the nine planets.


James Bonham Elementary

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