Grade 1 - Astronomy

154 Astronomy: Supplemental Guide 8 | The Solar System, Part I

 Ask and answer what questions orally, requiring literal recall and

understanding of the details or facts from “The Solar System,

Part I” (SL.1.2)

 Accurately apply the meanings of the antonyms abundant and

scarce (L.1.5a)

 Prior to listening to “The Solar System, Part I,” identify orally

what they know and have learned about the difference between

planets and stars

Core Vocabulary

abundant, adj. Great in number; more than enough

Example: The farmers celebrated their abundant harvest with a town

fair.

Variation(s): none

accomplish, v. To get something done successfully

Example: We can accomplish our goal of winning the game if we work

together.

Variation(s): accomplishes, accomplished, accomplishing

inner, adj. Close to the center; the inside of something

Example: The inner circles of the spider’s web were smaller than the

outer circles.

Variation(s): none

solar, adj. Related to the sun

Example: My mom has a solar-powered calculator that works by

soaking up the rays of the sun.

Variation(s): none

unique, adj. One of a kind

Example: Each planet is unique.

Variation(s): none