EVS 4_CH 9_DAY 1

TRAVEL TO SPACE​

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​What are the objects you've seen during our space exploration?

galaxy​

SUN

​Planets

​stars

​moon

​​asteroids

​meteorites

​comets

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by Ms. Angelita

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• Classify the heavenly bodies as a planet or a star

  ● Distinguish between natural from artificial satellite

  ● Design a planet and come up with ways on how humans can live on this planet.​

UNIVERSE

(Arabic Word)

​كون

​(kawn)

our galaxy is called ​___________

our galaxy is called ​milky way

milky way

​it contains millions of stars.

Where does the stars obtain its light?

STARS is a huge ball of burning gases.It produces it's own light.

​There are groups of stars that form a beautiful pattern in the sky is called ______

Constellations

There is a total of 88 known constellations:

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​Scorpius, Orion, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

​Ursa Major

Orion

Constellations

ONe of the stars is called ____, which is our very own star.

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ONe of the stars is called _SUN__, which is our very own star.

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The path along which a planet moves around the sun is called the orbit.

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​Planets do not have their

own light. They reflect the light they receive from the stars. They are much smaller in size than the Sun.

And each Planet may consist of a body that revolves around the planet which is called a natural satellite like the ________.

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And each Planet may consist of a body that revolves around the planet which is called a natural satellite like the moon.

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Man-Made/Artificial Satellite

Humans have also made certain objects that move around a planet to obtain useful information about it. Such objects are called artificial satellites. The satellites do not have light of their own, but reflect the light that falls on them. A planet can have more than one natural satellite. Mercury and Venus are the only planets that do not have any natural satellite

How many satellites are there in the UAE?

-__operational satellites

How many satellites are there in the UAE?

- 13 operational satellites.

​UAE's Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre

​What is the device you use to communicate with others (calling, texting, or chatting/video call)?

​Mobile phones or cellphones

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​How do these messages reach from your device to your friend's device?

​Communication Satellite acts as a relay station in space.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the name of our galaxy?

• A. Virgo way

• B. Milky way

Multiple Choice

2. _____ it is a huge ball of burning gases.

• A. moon

• B. stars

• C. universe

Multiple Choice

3. _____ are group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.

• A. galaxy

• B. universe

• C. constellation

Multiple Choice

4. How many known constellations are there in the sky?

• A. 80

• B. 88

• C. 99

Multiple Choice

5. Our universe is made up of _______

• A. stars

• B. moons

• C. asteroids and meteors

• D. all of these

Multiple Choice

6. ______ is a large heavenly bodies that revolve around the sun.

• A. planets

• B. moons

Multiple Choice

7. _______ it is a heavenly bodies that revolve around the planet.

• A. satellite

• B. radar

• C. stars

Multiple Choice

8. ______ is a star that very close to the Earth.

• A. sun

• B. galaxy

• C. universe

Multiple Choice

9. Ursa Major is also known as_______

• A. The Hunter

• B. The Great Bear

Multiple Choice

10. ________ is the famous artificial satellite of Dubai

• A. Khalifasat

• B. Dubaisat-7

Activity 1: Classify the celestial bodies in outer space.

Activity 2: Distinguish as a planet, satellite, and star.

Activity 3: Create a Constellation

​Extension Activity:

Group 1: Classify the celestial bodies in the outer space.

Group 2: Distinguish as a planet, satellite, and star.

​Group 3: Value the man-made satellites and their uses to mankind.(Research)

​Plenary

​Homework:

​Research the names of man-made satellites and give their uses for each.