Stars and planets

a star that is the center of our solar system and is the source of heat and light

• planet

• model

• star

• sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

the way something looks

• appearance

• model

• composition

• relative size

orbits the sun in a circular orbit

• moon

• planets

• solar system

• star

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

the general makeup of something

• relative size

• composition

• model

• space probe

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

an unmanned space craft that is sent into space to gather information

• space probe

• solar system

• astronomer

• model

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

a limited representation of something that can help us understand its structure or how it works

• relative size

• map

• model

• space probe

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

a scientist who studies stars

• astronaut

• astronomer

• meteorologist

• astrologist

how large an object is compared to another object

• relative size

• constellations

• composition

• appearance

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

a ball of gas that gives off light

• sun

• planet

• constellation

• star

the sun and all the objects that orbit it

• constellations

• composition

• solar system

• space probe

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3