science vocabulary

• Star - A star is a huge sphere of very hot, glowing gas that produces its own light.
• Solar System - The solar system is the system of planets, including Earth, moons, and other bodies that orbit the Sun.
• Sun - The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system.
• Absolute Magnitude - Absolute magnitude is a measurement of how bright stars would appear if all stars were the same distance from Earth; also known as luminosity.
• Apparent Magnitude - Apparent magnitude is a measurement of how bright a star appears from Earth.
• Evidence - Evidence is information that explains or supports a claim.
• Shadow - A shadow is the dark area formed when an object blocks rays of light.
• Rotation - Rotation is the act of turning around on a fixed point.
• Cardinal Directions - Cardinal directions are north, east, south, and west.
• Observe - To observe is to watch and listen to something carefully.
• Pattern - A pattern is something that is repeated over and over.
• Scientific Inquiry Process - The scientific inquiry process is a process that scientists use to explore observations and answer questions.
• Orbit - An orbit is the curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.
• Orbit - To orbit is to move around a large object in space.
• Model - A model is a copy of an object that can be smaller or larger than the original.
• Constellation - A constellation is a group of stars that appears to form an image that has been given a name.
• Design Process - The design process is a step-by-step way to solve problems.