Space 1

The Sun, eight planets, and thousands of stars make up the 

• outer planets
• inner planets
• solar system
• light years

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the name for a star pattern that is visible in the night sky?

• a meteoroid
• a solar system
• a star chart
• a constellation

Which objects cause craters to form a planet? 

• meteors
• meteorites
• comets 
• moons

Which separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

• Venus
• comets
• earth
• an asteroid belt

Which keeps moons in their orbit?

• the gravitational pull of their planets
• The gravitational pull of the Sun
• the gravitational pull of asteroids
• the gravitational pull of other moons.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What is Māori for star?

• Whatu

• Whetū

• Tahi

• Waru

 What time of year is Matariki?

• Early April - Early May
• Early June or Late July
• Late May or Early June

What is the literal meaning of Matariki?

• Eyes of God
• Star cluster
• Sparkling night

Matariki has many different names What is the name for it in English?

• Subaru
• Seven Sisters
• Bunch of stars

What is Matariki a time for?

• Start of BBQ season
• Celebrating Birthdays
• Renewal and Celebration