Earths Place in the

Universe
Miss Lo

February 4, 2015
Unit: Space

Where is Earth in the Universe?

We can answer this question by:
looking

at the size of Earth compared to

the objects or bodies surrounding it

learning

about what makes up the space

around Earth

The Universe

Made

up of
bodies of matter
and space

Contains

many
billions of
galaxies

Galaxies
Systems of
millions or
billions of stars,
gas and dust!
Held together by
a gravitational
force

Milky Way Galaxy

contains

stars,
gas, and dust
force holds it
together
Contains the
solar system

Solar System

Filled

with celestial

bodies
oPositioned in the
sky or outer space

Home

to three
important celestial
bodies:
oEarth
oMoon
oSun

Looks like we found Earth!

Inquiry Directions

Step 1: Read and think about the focus question.

Step 2: As a group look at the materials.

Step 3: Ask: Which material would represent the

universe? The galaxies? The Milky Way? The solar
system? The Earth, Moon or Sun?

Step 4: Build your universe. Remember to be able to

locate where Earth should be.

Step 5: Read the vocabulary words.

Step 6: Answer the conclusion questions using the key

vocabulary words.