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Grade 6 Unit 08: The Solar System


TEKS

(11)  Earth and space. The student understands the organization of our solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it. The student is expected to:

(A)  describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets;

(B)  understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system; and

(C)  describe the history and future of space exploration, including the types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel.

 

Resources

  1. Solar System Scope
  2. Human space travel videos

Review

Before you take the test on this unit, you should do the review.