Makemake

Makemake is a dwarf planet in our solar system, located in the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune. It was discovered in 2005 by a team of astronomers led by Mike Brown. Makemake is named after the creator god of the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island.

Characteristics of Makemake

Size: Makemake is one of the largest known objects in the Kuiper Belt, with a diameter of about 1,430 miles (2,300 kilometers).
Composition: It is composed primarily of rock and ice, similar to other objects in the Kuiper Belt.
Surface: The surface of Makemake is covered in frozen methane and ethane, giving it a reddish-brown color.
Orbit: Makemake takes approximately 309 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Study Guide

Here are some key points to remember about Makemake:

Where is Makemake located in the solar system?
Who discovered Makemake and when?
What is the origin of the name "Makemake"?
What are the primary characteristics of Makemake?
How does the surface of Makemake differ from other objects in the Kuiper Belt?
How long does it take for Makemake to orbit the Sun?

Understanding the unique features of Makemake and its place in the solar system can provide insight into the diversity of objects that exist beyond the orbit of Neptune.

◂Science Worksheets and Study Guides Second Grade. Animals

Vocabulary/Answer key

Animals

The resources above cover the following skills:

LIFE SCIENCE (NGSS)

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the diversity of living things in each of a variety of different habitats.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific animal and plant names in specific habitats.]