Science Study

Solar System Structure

Solar System Structure

The Sun is at the center, with planets, moons, and other objects orbiting in elliptical paths.

Rocky Planets

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; these planets have solid surfaces.

Gas Giants

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; these planets are primarily composed of gases like hydrogen and helium.

Natural Satellites

Moons that orbit planets, such as Earth's moon.

Artificial Satellites

Human-made objects that orbit Earth, like communication satellites.

Moonlight

The moon reflects sunlight, allowing us to see it at night; it does not produce its own light.

Phases of the Moon

The moon has different phases (new moon, full moon, etc.) based on its position relative to Earth and the Sun.

Tides

Caused by the moon’s gravitational pull on Earth's oceans.

Moon Phases Sequence

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

Aboriginal Knowledge

Stars and moon phases are used to predict weather, animal behavior, plant cycles, and tidal changes.

Day and Night

Caused by Earth’s rotation.

Seasons

Result from Earth's tilt as it orbits the Sun.

Leap Years

Account for the extra 0.25 days in a year.

Eclipses

Occur when the Earth, moon, and Sun align, resulting in solar and lunar eclipses.

Earth's Tilt

The tilt of the Earth is 23.5 degrees, which causes seasons.

Heliocentric View

The model in which the Sun is at the centre of the universe.

Geocentric view

The model in which the Earth is at the centre of the universe.

Penumbra

where you experience a partial eclipse

Umbra

Where you experience a Total Eclipse