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Science — 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.
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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.
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Objective 5.03
Relate the influence of the sun and the moon's orbit to the gravitational effects produced on Earth.
  • Solar storms.
  • Tides.
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Objective 5.04
Describe space explorations and the understandings gained from them including:
  • N.A.S.A.
  • Technologies used to explore space.
  • Historic timeline.
  • Apollo mission to the moon.
  • Space Shuttle.
  • International Space Station.
  • Future goals.
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Objective 5.05
Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe including:
  • Galaxy.
  • Size.
  • The uniqueness of Earth.
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Objective 5.06
Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology including:
  • Medical.
  • Materials.
  • Transportation.
  • Processes.
  • Future research.
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