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Traveling in space
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Science
5th Grade
02/04/2010

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space shuttle
Definition
special plane used to travel back and forth from the earth into space
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weight [image]
Definition
the force of gravity on an object
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mass [image]
Definition
the amount of matter in an object
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volume [image]
Definition
the space an object takes up
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force
Definition
push or pull on an object
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inertia
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The property of matter that keeps it moving or keeps it at rest. "An object in motion stays in motion; an object at rest stays at rest."
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gravity
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the force that pulls objects toward earth and keeps our planets in orbit around the sun.
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scale [image]
Definition
a tool-instrument- used to measure weight
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balance [image]
Definition
a tool-an instrument used to measure mass
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reaction time
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the time it takes to react to a stimulus
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friction
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two objects rubbing together
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thrust
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to push
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propellant
Definition
fuel, such as gas
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space probe
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unmanned spacecraft used to collect information -data-about the planets and stars.
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satellite
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a space vehicle sent out from earth to revolve around the earth , sun, or moon
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NO!!
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Does a larger object always weigh more than a smaller one?
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spacesuit
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a personal life support system in space
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Galileo
Definition
Who was an Italian Astronomer that invented the telescope and a balance?
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Sir Isaac Newton
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Who was the English Scientist that published laws of motion and gravity?
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They should be intelligent, healthy, problem solver, good reaction time
Definition
What are some qualities an astronaut must have?
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something that can guide or steer an object
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What is a guidance system?
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Your weight
Definition
What would change if you went to the moon?
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a balance
Definition
What instrument -tool- is used to measure mass?
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a scale
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What instrument -tool- is used to measure weight?
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cleans or purifies air or water
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What does a filtration system do?
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