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3rd Grade Sun Moon and Stars Jeopardy Review

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Explore the Sun, Moon, stars, day and night, shadows, and observable sky patterns in this 3rd grade science review game. This is a Grade 3 Science review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: The Sun, The Moon, Stars, Day & Night, Shadows & Patterns.

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  • The Sun

    What star is closest to Earth?

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    the Sun

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  • The Moon

    Does the Moon make its own visible light?

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    no

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  • Stars

    What are stars?

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    huge balls of hot glowing gas

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  • Day & Night

    What causes day and night on Earth?

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    Earth's rotation

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  • Shadows & Patterns

    What happens when an object blocks light?

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    a shadow forms

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Board content

The Sun

$100 — What star is closest to Earth?
the Sun
$200 — What does the Sun provide Earth with?
light and heat
$300 — Is the Sun a planet or a star?
star
$400 — Why should you never look directly at the Sun?
it can damage your eyes
$500 — The Sun appears to rise in which general direction?
east

The Moon

$100 — Does the Moon make its own visible light?
no
$200 — Why can we see the Moon?
it reflects sunlight
$300 — About how long does the Moon take to orbit Earth?
about one month
$400 — What causes the Moon to appear to have different shapes during the month?
its phases
$500 — What is the phase called when the Moon's lit side appears fully visible?
full moon

Stars

$100 — What are stars?
huge balls of hot glowing gas
$200 — Why does the Sun look larger than other stars?
it is much closer to Earth
$300 — Can stars be different sizes and temperatures?
yes
$400 — Why are most stars easier to see at night?
the sky is darker
$500 — What is a pattern of stars people recognize called?
constellation

Day & Night

$100 — What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth's rotation
$200 — About how long does Earth take to rotate once?
24 hours
$300 — When your part of Earth faces the Sun, is it day or night?
day
$400 — When your part of Earth faces away from the Sun, is it day or night?
night
$500 — Does the Sun actually move around Earth each day?
no

Shadows & Patterns

$100 — What happens when an object blocks light?
a shadow forms
$200 — Are shadows usually longest when the Sun is low or high in the sky?
low
$300 — Why does a shadow change direction during the day?
Earth's rotation changes the Sun's apparent position
$400 — What sky pattern repeats about every 24 hours?
day and night
$500 — Why do scientists observe the sky over time?
to identify patterns

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