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Unit 2 The Sky and Celestial Motions

Unit 2 The Sky and Celestial Motions. The sky and the constellations Daily motion of the Earth Annual motion of the Earth Motion of the Moon Eclipses Motions of the planets Precession. The European Southern Observatory in the Andes Mountains of Chile. A Model of the World. Cosmology.

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50 Poems in one Term

50 Poems in one Term. This term I decided to introduce my classes to more poetry. This is my attempt to read 50 poems to my students in one term. Springtime by John Alison. This is the first of my 50 poems!

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Our Solar System

Our Solar System. Chapter 28. Formation of the Solar System. 28.1. A collapsing interstellar cloud. Stars and planets form from interstellar clouds They appear dark because of dust blocking out the light The light can cause it to glow, or even become heated

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Earth in Space

Earth in Space. Rotation. Rotation is the Earth turning on its axis Rotation is responsible for day and night The Earth rotates in a counter-clockwise direction 1 rotation takes 24 hours Earth rotates at a speed of 1670 km/hr

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WEATHER, CLIMATE, & ATMOSPHERE

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As Earth Rotates:

As Earth Rotates:. The Effects of the Rotation of the Earth. What is Astronomy?. Astronomy is the scientific study of matter in outer space. It is known as the 1 st science because of written astronomical observations by the Babylonians around 1600 B.C. Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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Introduction to the Solar System

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The Reason for the Seasons by Vickie Morris, Phillips Preparatory School

The Reason for the Seasons by Vickie Morris, Phillips Preparatory School. For this activity, students should write down the underlined information for their notes. Page 520. What Causes Seasons?.

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Day and Night

Day and Night. April 24, 2012. Rotation. When a body turns or spins in a circle, this motion is ROTATION. The imaginary shaft on which it turns is called an AXIS Earth rotates counterclockwise on an axis that runs through it from the North Pole to the South Pole. . Day.

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In autumn the harvest moon comes out at night and shines brite for the farmers. -Lilly

In autumn the harvest moon comes out at night and shines brite for the farmers. -Lilly. In autumn the sun risis up latr and at nit the sun sets latr and latr . -William. In the desrt at daytime it is dry. At nittime it is coolr and the animals come out to et food. -Mia.

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The Planets

The Planets. By: Hope. Mercury. 1 st planet from the Sun 3,032 miles across 8 th largest planet Has 0 moons Has not been explored by humans. Mercury Info. Mercury is the closest planet to the s un, but it gets very cold at night. Mercury is the fastest orbiting planet.

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24.2 Sun and Seasons

24.2 Sun and Seasons . http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007299181x/student_view0/chapter2/ seasons_interactive.html. Earth Motions. 1. Earth moves in two major ways: Rotation : spinning of earth on its axis Revolution : earth orbits around the sun . What Causes Seasons ?.

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Bellwork

Bellwork. What sea is located at (15N,75W)? What three countries fall on the 105W line of longitude? What state is at (45N, 120W)? What country is Northeast of Canada?. Agenda. Bellwork : Reviewing Map Elements Notes: How Earth Moves HW: Graphic Organizer

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Chapter 1 Earth, Moon, and Sun

Chapter 1 Earth, Moon, and Sun. Section 1 Earth in Space. What I s Astronomy?. Astronomy is the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space. How Earth Moves.

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Seasons

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The Moving Earth

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Planet Travel Guide

Planet Travel Guide. By, Gabe Galicia. Mercury. Colaris Basin a huge crater when an asteroid hit Mercury. Has the biggest Spider looking crater Surface similar to earths moon It got bombarded by a huge comet 4 billion years ago Can reach 800 degrees on the sunny side

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The north star

The north star. The North Star, or pole star, is a star called Polaris. You can find it by locating the Big Dipper, and looking for the two stars on the far side of the 'dipper'. The line these two stars make points upwards to a single star, which is the North Star Polaris.

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Midsummer night

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