Patterns of Earth and Sky Vocabulary

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Astronomer

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A scientist that studies stars, planets, and other objects in the universe, but not Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Star

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A huge object (ball of hot gas and plasma) in space that gives off heat and light.

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Model

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Something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Visualize

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To make a picture in your mind using information from different sources.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Sun

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The only star in our solar system.

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Solar system

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Includes the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Investigation

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Attempting to find out about something.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Data

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Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Sphere

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A ball shaped object.

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Bright

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Emitting or reflecting much light.

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NGSS.4-PS4-2