Bellwork

9/6 - Thursday -

Draw a diagram showing the orbit of Earth and the orbit of Earth's Moon. Label the Sun, Earth, the Moon, Earth's orbit, the Moon's orbit, and the direction of travel.

9/7 - Friday

1. How do we measure distances in the Solar System?
2. How far is the Earth from the Sun?
3. How far is Mercury from the Sun?

9/10 - Monday

1. Which things of the solar system have the least elliptical orbits (most circular)
2. Which things of the solar system have the most elliptical orbits (least circular)

9/11 - Tuesday

Consider the graphic on p.80 of the textbook. Divide the objects shown into groups based on size. Extra Large - Large - Medium - Small

9/12 - Wednesday: Copy and Complete the following sentence

Satellites in orbit around Earth are being pulled in by Earth's gravity but stay in orbit because...

9/13 - Thursday: Respond to the questions based on the Iron Filing demonstration

1. Sketch the magnetic field as shown.
2. What does the lines of iron filings represent in this demo?

9/14 - Friday: Needs textbook p68

1. (2.1) In the globe on the left, where is sunrise occurring?
2. (2.1) In the series of four globes, what does the last image show?
3. (2.2) Why do the materials of the Moon resemble those of Earth?
4. (2.3) During which part of its monthly cycle does the moon appear to wax?

9/17 - List as many objects in the solar system as you can.

9/18 - No Bellwork, Focus on Completing Project