Objectives
In this unit, students will broaden their understanding of our Solar System and Universe. Students will extend their understanding of planets and stars to include the structure, and age of our Solar System. They will continue to develop their scientific inquiry skills by gathering and synthesizing information from teacher recommended websites and other sources about how our Solar System was formed. The driving force of this unit will be addressed through the "Georgia's Quality Core Curriculum Standards and Objectives" in the field of Astronomy which states the students will: Standard #21: Describes the components of the Solar System. Standard #22: Identifies and describes stars and star systems. Standard #23: Compares and contrasts theories on the origin of the Universe. Standard #24: Describes how information is obtained about space. Standard #25: Describes the history of the space program and examines its effects on our lives. Standard #26: Describes the relationships of the motions between the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
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