"The Universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." - Eden P.
Space Science
Unit 1 - The Universe
Standard: 6.1E.2 Describe the properties of objects in the solar system.
Standard: Describe and compare the position of the sun within the solar system, galaxy, and universe.
Lesson 1: Structure of the Universe
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Lesson 2: Stars
Lesson 3: The Life Cycle of Stars
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Unit 2 - The Solar System
Standard: 6.1E.2 Describe the properties of objects in the solar system.
Standard: 8.2E.1 Explain how gravity is the force that keeps objects in the solar system in regular and predictable motion and describe the resulting phenomena.
Lesson 1: Historical Models of the Solar System
Lesson 2: Gravity and the Solar System
Lesson 3: The Sun
Lesson 4: The Terrestrial Planets
Lesson 5: The Gas Giant Planets
Lesson 6: Small Bodies in the Solar System
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Unit 3 - The Earth-Moon-Sun System
Standard: 8.2E.1 Explain the interactions that result in Earth's seasons.
Lesson 1: Earth's Days, Years, and Seasons
Lesson 2: Moon Phases and Eclipses
Lesson 3: Earth's Tides
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Unit 4 - Exploring Space
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Videos:
Space is big. Incomprehensibly big. Just to give you an idea, take a look at the introduction to the movie Contact to the right. I find that it helps put things into perspective.
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