Patterns in the Sky

Front

What is the shape of the Earth?

Back

The Earth is round, like a ball.

Front

What do we call the dark area formed when an object blocks light?

Back

A shadow.

Front

What happens to daylight hours in summer?

Back

Daylight hours are longer in summer.

Front

What do we have when our side of the Earth is facing away from the sun?

Back

Night.

Front

What is the opposite of night?

Back

Day.

Front

What is the sun?

Back

The sun is a star that gives us light and warmth.

Front

What is a pattern in the sky?

Back

A pattern in the sky can be the way clouds, stars, or the sun move.

Front

What do we see in the sky during the day?

Back

We see the sun and clouds.

Front

What do we see in the sky at night?

Back

We see the moon and stars.

Front

What is a moon phase?

Back

A moon phase is the shape of the moon we see from Earth.