Grade 4 Science Vocabulary Quarter 1

Front

Causes of Earth's seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun.

Front

Constellation:

Back

Pattern of stars forming shapes.

Front

Phase of the Moon not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon

Front

Moon fully illuminated phase?

Back

Full Moon

Front

1st Quarter Moon:

Back

Half of the Moon is illuminated and visible.

Front

What is a diagram?

Back

A simplified drawing that represents and explains an object, concept, or process.

Front

Third Quarter Moon

Back

Other half of the Moon illuminated compared to the first quarter.

Front

Phases of the Moon

Back

Different shapes the Moon appears to have as it orbits the Earth.

Front

NOT a phase of the Moon?

Back

Solar Eclipse

Front

Physical model?

Back

Tangible representation of an object or concept.