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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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The Age 11-13 semester 2 science units require materials from the Semester 2 Science Kit.
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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)
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