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Sun, Moom, Stars
The Sun positions during the day and year
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Science
3rd Grade
01/25/2012

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Axis
Definition
An imaginary line around which a sphere like a planet rotates
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Cardinal Directions
Definition
the four main directions: North, south, East and West
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Day
Definition
the time between sunrise and sunset on Earth when it is light
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Horizon
Definition
The apparent boundary between Earth's surface and the sky
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Night
Definition
The time between sunset and sunrise on Earth when it is dark
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Predictable
Definition
To estimate accurately in advance based on a pattern or previous knowledge
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Shadow
Definition
A dark area behind a object that blocks light
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Solar System
Definition
The sun, the eight planets and the other objects that orbit it.
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Sun
Definition
the star around which Earth and other planets orbit
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Sunrise
Definition
The time of day when the sun is coming over the horizon in the East
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Sunset
Definition
the time of day when the sun has gone below the horizon in the west
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Compass
Definition
an instrument for locating directions on Earth's surfaces using a magnetic needle that points toward the north
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Seasons
Definition
the four times during the year that bring predictable weather conditions to a region on Earth; the four of them are Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
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Rotate
Definition
to turn on an axis
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Star
Definition
a huge sphere of hydrogen and helium that radiates heat and light; the sun is a star
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Planet
Definition
A large celestial body orbiting a star
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