6Sci+Goal5


 * Competency Goal 5:**
 * The learner will build understanding of the Solar System.**


 * Objectives**
 * 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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 * 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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 * 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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 * 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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 * 5.05** Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe including:
 * Galaxy.
 * Size.
 * The uniqueness of Earth.
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 * 5.06** Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology including:
 * Medical.
 * Materials.
 * Transportation.
 * Processes.
 * Future research.
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