The International Space Station (Part 4)

What You'll Learn

The International Space Station orbits Earth about 400 kilometers above the surface. Astronauts conduct scientific experiments in microgravity conditions there.

Key Words

satellite
orbit
rotation

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.

Step 2 — Do

Model Earth's tilt and seasons: hold a globe tilted at 23.5° and walk it around a lamp (the sun). Observe which hemisphere gets more direct light at each position.

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.

Step 4 — Record

Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which planet has the most visible rings?