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.

5.02 Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets in terms of:

• Size.
• Composition.
• Relative distance from the sun.
• Ability to support life.

5.03 Relate the influence of the sun and the moon's orbit to the gravitational effects produced on Earth.

• Solar storms.
• Tides.

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.

5.05 Describe the setting of the solar system in the universe including:

• Galaxy.
• Size.
• The uniqueness of Earth.

5.06 Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology including:

• Medical.
• Materials.
• Transportation.
• Processes.
• Future research.