Amplify 3rd grade Unit 7 Lesson 1 S&L

What kind of space object is our sun?

• Planet

• Star

• Moon

• Sun

Why is the Sun classified as a star? Choose all the apply.

• It is huge

• Its made of gas

• It gives off constant light and heat

• Its round

What kind of space object is Earth?

Its a ______.

Describe how Earth moves in space. What kind of orbit does it follow?

What characteristics make Earth "just right" for life on the planet?

• Earth has the correct, stable, temperature for life.

• Earth gets the correct amount of sun but not the correct amount of heat/light.

• The atmosphere protects us from too much heat or light.

• Earth gets the right amount of heat and light from the Sun.

The sun appears to rise and set because the Earth is spinning on its ____ and _____ the sun