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Science Grade 6 Astronomy: Solar System |
3-4 Weeks |
Composition of the Solar System Classification of Astronomical Objects Astronomical Motions |
What is the Solar System and What is it Comprised Of? How Are Objects in the Solar System Classified? How Do Obects in the Solar System Move Through Space? |
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Use Technology to Research, Design and Create a Travel Brochure Use Technology to Create a Class Presentation Construct, Measure, Calculate and Compare Elliptical Orbits Draw and Label a Scientific Diagram of the Solar System |
Geocentric Theory Heliocentric Theory Solar System Planet Terrestrial Planet Gas Giant "Jovian" Planet Dwarf Planet Rotation Revolution Orbit Ellipse Eccentricity Sun Star Fusion Prominence Sun Spots Nebula Temperature Color Actual Brightness Apparent Brightness Supernova Black Hole Comet Ion Tail Dust Tail Asteroid Meteoroid Meteor Meteorite Light Year Galaxy Elliptical Galaxy Irregular Galaxy Spiral Galaxy Cluster
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Classwork Unit Activities Unit Laboratory Skills Unit Laboratory Experiments Unit Assessments |
Read Works Articles Bill Nye Videos UPCO Intermediate Level Science
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