Objects in the Sky and Shadows

Front

Does the Sun move?

Back

No, the Sun does not move. It appears to move across the sky because the Earth is rotating.

Front

Does the Earth move?

Back

Yes, the Earth moves around the Sun in a path called an orbit.

Front

Which object can you find in the night sky?

Back

The Moon is an object you can find in the night sky.

Front

What direction does the sun set?

Back

The Sun sets in the West.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area created when an object blocks light.

Front

What causes shadows to change size?

Back

Shadows change size based on the position of the light source and the object.

Front

What is the Moon?

Back

The Moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth.

Front

What is the difference between day and night?

Back

Day occurs when the Sun is shining on the Earth, and night occurs when the Earth is turned away from the Sun.

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

Front

What do we call the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

The path is called an orbit.