The Solar System
Age 11-13: Concept 2 - Semester 2: Unit 3

In this unit, you will learn surprising facts about the solar system, like the fact that there are 13 planets--4 terrestrial ones, 4 gas giants, and 5 dwarf planets. You will also find out how mankind has used technology to explore our solar system, and to understand Earth's place within the solar system.
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Prerequisites
- Able to read and comprehend novels at a late 7th or 8th grade reading level
- Able to write multiple paragraphs on a topic
- Familiar with the five-paragraph essay
- Usually used by children in the seventh grade.
Table of Contents
- Lesson 1: The Latest View of Our Solar System
- Lesson 2: Our Sun
- Lesson 3: Earth, the Third Planet (2 Days)
- Lesson 4: Satellites and Telescopes
- Lesson 5: Meteorites and the Moon (2 Days)
- Lesson 6: Other Terrestrial Planets
- Lesson 7: Gas Giants (2 Days)
- Lesson 8: Dwarf Planets and Asteroids
- Lesson 9: Men on the Moon and Beyond (2 Days)
- Final Project: Solar System Model and Test (2 Days)
Summary of Skills
Moving Beyond the Page is based on state and national standards. These standards are covered in this unit.
- Analyze satellite imagery including spectral analysis and reflectance curves. (Science)
- Analyze the components of the solar system including asteroids, meteors, and comets. (Science)
- Analyze the components of the solar system including the Sun, planets, and moons. (Science)
- Analyze the cycles of the solar system including seasons, days, years, and eclipses. (Science)
- Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology including medical, materials, transportation, processes, and future research. (Science)
- Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets in terms of size, composition, relative distance from the Sun, and ability to support life. (Science)
- Describe space explorations and the understanding gained from them including NASA, historic timeline, Apollo mission to the Moon, space shuttle, International Space Station, and future goals. (Science)
- Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe including the galaxy, our size, and the uniqueness of Earth. (Science)
- Know characteristics of the universe, including the use of light years to describe distances in the universe. (Science)
- Relate the influence of the Sun and the Moon's orbit to the gravitational effects produced on Earth, including solar storms and tides. (Science)