4. The Earth and the Sun- Moving Around the Sun

1. Solar System

The Sun and everything that moves around it, like planets and moons.

2. Orbit

The path a planet takes as it travels around the Sun.

3. Planet

A large round object in space that goes around a star, like Earth.

4. Gravity

A force that pulls things toward each other, keeping us on the ground.

5. Seasons

The four parts of the year—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—caused by Earth's tilt.

6. Moon

A natural satellite that orbits a planet, like Earth's Moon.

7. Comet

A small icy object that travels through space and has a bright tail when near the Sun.

8. Star

A giant ball of hot gas that shines brightly in the night sky, like the Sun.

9. Asteroid

A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.

10. Telescope

A tool that helps us see faraway objects in space, making them look bigger