Science Standard VI, Earth and Space Science
Lesson 602, The Solar System
Defining orbit
Describing the formation of our solar system
Describing the general physical characteristics of each of the nine planets in our solar system
Describing asteroids, meteors, and comets
Defining atmosphere
Explaining the occurrence of ocean tides
Defining Earth’s axis
Explaining the occurrence of seasons on Earth
Describing the cycle of heat energy from the sun
Describing lunar eclipse, total lunar eclipse, solar eclipse, and partial solar eclipse
Demonstrating current knowledge about the laws of motion for orbiting bodies
Explaining why earth seems to be the only planet capable of supporting life
Relating fusion and fission to the energy given to the earth by the sun