Unit
48 Homework 6
Unit
48 Homework
Shooting Stars
Have you ever seen a quick bright
dot shooting across the night sky?
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These "dots" aren't really stars
at all. They are bits of rock that
have fallen from space into Earth's
atmosphere. As the rocks enter the
atmosphere, they catch fire. Most of
the time, the rocks burn up before they
hit Earth.
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If a space rock passes through
Earth's atmosphere without burning up,
it leaves a big dent in the Earth's crust.
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More Space Facts
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Questions to talk about:
1. Have you seen a shooting star?
2. What is a shooting star?
3. What happens if a space rock doesn’t burn up?
This book belongs to:
______________________________________________
II’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
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Unit
48 Homework 5
Pluto
Dear Parents:
At school, your children are learning about the
vastness of space. Your child will enjoy sharing the
knowledge he or she is gaining. Your discussions will
help generate interest and pride in reading.
Note: If a word is underlined, it hasn’t been practiced
at school. Help your child with the word if needed.
Homework Routine
Please listen to your child read one story, twice in a
row, each day. Remember, a small amount of reading
each day is better than a lot in one day. You may wish
to make your child’s Read Aloud Story a part of your
bedtime routine.
After listening to your child read a story, ask questions
as indicated. Encourage your child to talk with you
about the story and what he or she liked. Have your
child reread the story. Then sign and date the story.
Nine planets circle the Sun. Pluto is
the farthest planet from the Sun. People
discovered Pluto about 75 years ago.
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Scientists study Pluto through
powerful telescopes. Pluto is made of
rock and covered in ice and gas. It is a
very, very cold planet because it is so
far from the Sun.
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Scientists want to learn more about
Pluto. They are planning to send a
probe to the planet, but it will take more
than nine years to get there! Imagine
that. Would you like to go to Pluto?
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Please return this little book to school every day so we
can acknowledge your child’s efforts. When the book is
completed, it will belong to your child.
Sincerely,
Questions to talk about:
1. Describe Pluto.
2. Do you think scientists will find any life on Pluto?
3. Would you like to visit Pluto? Why or why not?
I’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
Parent Letter
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Practiced Passage
Unit
48 Homework 4
Unit
Life on Mars?
Mars is the planet that is most like
Earth. Like Earth, Mars is not as cold
as some planets. Like Earth, Mars is
not as hot as some planets.
Could there be life on Mars?
Scientists have sent space probes to
Mars. The probes found no life on
Mars, but they did find ice. The probes
are still looking all over Mars for life.
Mars is a red, rocky desert. We know
that people and animals could not live
there.
Scientists think Mars was warmer
long ago. They also think it had water
on its surface. Scientists wonder if
there was once life on Mars. They
wonder if now there are tiny, tiny
animals living underground.
48 Homework 1
Earth and the Solar System
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Our Solar System is made up of
the sun and nine planets. The planets
circle the Sun, and moons circle some
of the planets.
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Each of the nine planets is different.
Scientists think Earth is the only planet
in our Solar System with life. The other
planets are too hot, too cold, or too dry.
Earth is just right for plant and animal
life.
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Earth is the only planet that has
water above ground. We say Earth
has water on its surface.
Earth is a very special
place because plants
and animals need
water to live.
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Questions to talk about:
1. Describe Mars.
2. Do you think scientists will find tiny kinds of life on Mars someday?
Questions to talk about:
1. How many planets are in our Solar System?
2. Do you think any of the other planets would be nice to live on?
3. Why is Earth the only planet that we know of with life?
I’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
I’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
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Unit
48 Homework 2
Unit
The Moon
The Earth has one moon. Our moon
circles the Earth. People often wonder
about living on the Moon, but it would be
very hard. The Moon has no air or water.
If we wanted to live on the Moon, we
would have to carry air, water, and food
with us.
Only twelve people have walked on
the Moon. These astronauts took air,
water, and food with them. When the
astronauts walked on the Moon, they left
footprints. The Moon has no wind, so the
footprints that the astronauts left—almost
forty years ago—are still there!
48 Homework 3
Space Station
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The International Space Station is a
very exciting place. Why? Astronauts
live on the Space Station for many
months. They go on spacewalks. They
conduct experiments, and they learn
about living in space.
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Perhaps someday, you will be able
to work in space. Imagine having a job
as an astronaut.
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Perhaps someday, your whole
family will be able to travel into space.
It certainly wouldn't be like going to the
beach! Imagine taking pictures, writing
notes, and walking
in space. Just
imagine what you
might see!
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Questions to talk about:
1. How many moons does the Earth have?
2. What would you take with you if you visited the Moon?
3. Would you like to leave your footprints on the Moon?
Questions to talk about:
1. What do the astronauts do while they are living on the space station?
2. Would you like to travel in space? Why?
I’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
I’ve listened to my child read this passage two times, and we’ve discussed
the questions.
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
Date __________ Signed __________________________________________
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