Homework Monday, July 30, 2018 Study WOW Objective: YWBAT describe the Milky Way Galaxy. Drill: Explain why galaxies can be thought of as star factories. Homework Study WOW

Answer A galaxy contains the raw materials necessary to produce stars, clouds of gas and dust. The gases and dust are drawn together by gravity, and eventually form stars.

Did you know…? Scientists believe that the universe formed about 10-15 billion years ago. To count to 15 billion, a person would have to count one number every second, day, and night for 480 million years.

Today’s Activities Drill A Spin Around the Solar System: Look to the Stars Milky Way Graphic Organizer Conclusion

Closure Question Describe three facts you learned about the Milky Way Galaxy.

Conclusion Answer Answers will vary