Topic 1B Vocabulary

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Star

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A giant ball of hot, glowing gases that release energy.

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Sun

Back

The star in our solar system that releases the energy needed for life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Space

Back

The area outside of Earth's atmosphere.

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Universe

Back

Everything that exists, including all the stars, planets, galaxies, and even empty space between them.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Telescope

Back

A tool used to make objects in the distance appear larger and closer so they can be observed.

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Patterns

Back

Something that repeats in a predictable way.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Observe

Back

Pay close attention to your surroundings using your senses.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Gravity

Back

A force that pulls things.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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Appear

Back

The way objects seem based on how they look.

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Relative

Back

Comparing and contrasting two objects.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2