To complete your mission, you need to learn a little more about:
1. Planets and other celestial bodies in our Solar System.
2. The consequences of the Earth's and Moon's movements.
3. How to compare planets and other astronomical objects.
Celestial body
Definition:
It is any natural object found in space, like stars, planets, moons, or asteroids.
Es cualquier objeto natural que se encuentra en el espacio, como las estrellas, los planetas, las lunas o los asteroides.
Example:
The Earth is a celestial body that orbits the Sun.
La Tierra es un cuerpo celeste que orbita alrededor del Sol.
Spanish word:
Cuerpo celeste
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You know a lot about celestial bodies.
Tú sabes mucho sobre cuerpos celestes.
But you must learn more:
Pero tú debes aprender más cosas:
To learn the planets of our the Solar System.
- Aprender los planetas de nuestro Sistema Solar.
The Earth's and Moon's movements.
- Los movimientos de la Tierra y la Luna.
How to compare astronomical objects.
- Cómo comparar cuerpos celestes.
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Do you need more help?
Do you have questions about what you have to do?
Don’t worry, I will help you.
In the next activities, you have to:
1. Watch and listen to the videos.
2. Read the text about the universe and the solar system. Write in your notebook any words you don’t understand or want to ask your teacher.
3. Try to remember the new words.
This activity will be easy, you just need to pay attention.
¿Tienes dudas?
¿Tienes dudas sobre lo que tendrás que hacer?
No te preocupes, yo te ayudaré.
En las siguientes actividades tendrás que:
Ver y escuchar los vídeos.
Leer el texto sobre el universo y el sistema solar. Anota en tu cuaderno aquellas palabras que no entiendas o que quieras preguntar a tu maestro o maestra.
Intenta recordar las nuevas palabras.
Esta actividad será fácil, solo tienes que estar muy atento(a).
2. Celestial bodies in the Solar System
Let's start learning about new celestial bodies!
Listen and repeat.
They will help you understand how the Solar System is organized.
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You are going to learn the planets of the Solar System
Ahora vas a aprender los planetas del Sistema Solar.
You can download this document to help you remember them.
Click here to download the document "Celestial bodies of the Solar System".
3. The universe and the Solar System
To become an expert in space, you need to learn about our Solar System.
Listen and read about the universe and the characteristics of the planets in the Solar System.
Remember that everything is spinning in the universe.
Spinning (Spin)
Definition:
To turn around a central point or to move in a circular motion.
Girar alrededor de un punto central o moverse en forma circular
Example:
The Earth spins or rotates on its axis.
La Tierra gira o rota sobre su eje.
Spanish word:
Girar
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You need to know about the Solar System.
Tú necesitas saber sobre el Sistema Solar.
Listen and read about the universe and Solar System.
Tú escucha y lee sobre el universo y el Sistema Solar
Everything is spinning in the universe.
Todo está girando en el universo.
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The universe and the Solar System
The universe and the Solar System
THE UNIVERSE
The universe started 14 billion years ago with the Big Bang. The universe was very small, and then it began to expand. Now, the universe is still expanding.
THE SOLAR SYSTEM
The Solar System is in the Milky Way, our galaxy. It includes the Sun, the planets, and other celestial bodies that orbit it. The Sun is the closest star to Earth. It gives light and heat to the Earth.
Planets and moons
There are eight planets in the Solar System.
The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are close to the Sun. They are small and have solid rock surfaces.
The outer planetsare Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are far from the Sun. They are much bigger than the inner planets. They are made of gases.
The planets go around the Sun and also rotate on their own axis.
Most planets have moons. Moons are celestial bodies that don’t emit their own light.
Other celestial bodies
Asteroids are big and small rocks that go around the Sun.
Meteorites are asteroids that come near Earth. They usually burn when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
Comets are made of ice and rock. They go around the Sun. When they get close to the Sun, the ice melts and make a long light "tail”.
Definition:
I see you already know a lot about 
You know a lot about celestial bodies.
But you must learn more:
To learn the planets of our the Solar System.
The Earth's and Moon's movements.
How to compare astronomical objects.
You are going to learn the planets of the Solar System
First listen to the words.
Then repeat them.
The Sun.png "Mercury")
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Earth
Venus
Jupiter
Saturn
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Neptune
