Name:__________________________________ Date:_____________

Groupe:______

Hello Astronaut!
Are you ready for a mission that will bring you out of this world?
Something feels unbalanced in the universe. We need YOUR help
to find this information.
Time to go on your spaceship!
Click on www.kidsastronomy.com and get ready to blast off!

1. What are the planets in the solar system?

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2. Why is it called a “solar” system?
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3. What are the other elements in the solar system, other than planets?
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4. What are the two other words for moon?
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5. What is the difference between a moon and a planet?
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6. Which planet do we live on?
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7. Why is does Earth have different seasons? (two reasons)
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8. What is the relationship between the Earth and the Moon?
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9. Why do we see the Moon best at night?
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10. Watch the video about the different phases of the moon. Describe two things you never knew
about the Moon. It can also be an interesting fact you want to share with your classmate!
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11. From observing all the different planets, what can you say about the different characteristics
that define them. You can compare them.
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12. Select one of the planets in the solar system other than Earth and give one fun fact.
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13. What is gravity?
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14. What are the three reasons Earth’s atmosphere is essential to keep humans alive?
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15. Now, that you’ve seen each planets’ different characteristics compared to Earth, reorganize
them by different category. Design imaginable “solar” systems where the planets are orga-
nized by a different characteristic and could create the unbalanced universe. For example,
instead of a solar system organized by the gravitational force towards the sun, think about the
other characteristics in the Fun Facts section (mass, temperature, diameter, volume…) Identi-
fy clearly each system’s components/names.

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SYSTEM 2 organized by _________________________________
SYSTEM 3 organized by _________________________________
16. Now, to show our fellow astronauts, draw the Solar System and identify clearly planet.

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM