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- Appropriate grades
- 6
- Subjects
- science (astronomy)
- Provider
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
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In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students will have the chance to view the solar system and identify the sun and planets that compose it, which is consistent with recommendations that students begin to pay attention to sizes, distances, and other basic concepts dealing with the universe. Students then will be well prepared to explore a Web resource on the planet Mercury-developed by the Adler Planetarium-which is the central focus of this lesson.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 6
- Goal 5: The learner will build understanding of the Solar System.
- Objective 5.01: Analyze the components and cycles of the solar system including:
- Sun.
- Planets and moons.
- Asteroids and meteors.
- Comets.
- Phases.
- Seasons.
- Day/year.
- Eclipses.
- Objective 5.02: Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets in terms of:
- Size.
- Composition.
- Relative distance from the sun.
- Ability to support life.
- Objective 5.01: Analyze the components and cycles of the solar system including:
