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8-Earth&Sun*
5th grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| axis | an imaginary line that a sphere rotates around |
| equator | the imaginary line around the horizontal center of a planet. |
| orbit | the path an object takes as it revolves around another object |
| revolution | a complete turn or orbit around a center |
| rotate | to spin |
| Geocentric Model | old model of universe with the Sun and other planets orbiting Earth |
| Heliocentric Model | New model of the universe with all the planets orbiting the Sun |
| Seasons | the four times a year when you have different weather and sunshine |