Lesson 1- How Does Earth Move? (pages 363-367)
- Vocabulary: axis, rotation, orbit, revolution
- Describe how Earth rotates and revolves; length of rotation and revolution
- Explain why the sun, moon, and stars appear to move across the sky
Lesson 2 - What is a Star? (pages 369-373)
- Vocabulary: solar flare, constellation
- Describe physical characteristics of the sun
- Understand why Polaris is important
Lesson 3- What are the Inner Planets? (pages 375-381)
- Vocabulary: planet, inner planet, space probe, moon
- Identify the inner planets and their position in the solar system
- Describe characteristics of the inner planets
- Describe how technology has helped people explore space
Lesson 4- What are the Outer Planets? (pages 383-387)
- Vocabulary: outer planets
- Identify the outer planets and their position in the solar system
- Describe common characteristics of the Gas Giants
Lesson 5- What are Asteroids, Meteors, Comets, and Moons? (pages 389-393)
- Vocabulary: asteroid, comet, dwarf planet
- Describe the difference between asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and comets
- Understand the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet
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