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Solar System Scale, Planetary Bodies, and Constellations
5th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Build scale models of planetary dimensions and distances, classify solar system objects, and navigate using prominent celestial constellations.
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Building Scale Models of Planetary Diameters
8 lessons
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- 1Building Scale Models of Planetary DiametersUp nextStart
- 2Modeling Interplanetary Distances Using Astronomical UnitsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Characteristics of the Terrestrial PlanetsNot started yet
- 4Characteristics of Gas Giants and Ice GiantsNot started yet
- 5Dwarf Planets, Asteroids, and Kuiper Belt ObjectsNot started yet
- 6Orbital Paths and Gravitational Balance in Planetary OrbitsNot started yet
- 7Identifying Major Constellations in the Night SkyNot started yet
- 8Navigating with Reference Stars: Polaris, Altair, and VegaNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
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3
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Earth-Sun-Moon System: Cycles, Seasons, and Gravity
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Solar System Scale, Planetary Bodies, and Constellations
Build scale models of planetary dimensions and distances, classify solar system objects, and navigate using prominent celestial constellations.