The Earth ,Sun ,and Moon

The Earth, Sun, and Moon

Let’s Start Where We Live

Earth

• 70% covered by water
• 30% covered by land masses
• Orbits around the sun
• Atmosphere made up of nitrogen and oxygen

What is that thing in the sky at night?

 Moon

• Gray, rocky ball
• Mountains, plateaus, and craters
• Less gravity than Earth
• No weather
• No air
• No liquid water
• Lifeless

What is that bright ball of light?

Sun

• Our closest star
• Over 4 billion years old
• Sun spots
• Solar flares