Unit+8+Solar+System

=State Standards = = (6.11) I understand the organization of our solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it. = = (6.11a) ‍‍(I can describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, Galilean moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets.) = = (6.11b) ‍‍(I understand that gravity is a force that governs the motion of our solar system.) = = (6.11c) ‍‍(I can describe the history and future of space exploration, including the types of equipment and transportation needed for space travel.) =

**The Moon** - Earth's natural satellite that revolves around Earth from East to West
==== **Sun** - the luminous celestial body around which Earth and other planets in our solar system revolve, and receive heat and light  ====

**comet** - consists primarily of ice, dust and rock whose orbit is a long narrow ellipse
==== **asteroid** - a piece of rock or metal made up of material similar to that which formed the planets that orbit the Sun  ====

**artificial satellite** - spacecraft that orbits Earth
==== **shuttle** - a reusable spacecraft designed to transport people and cargo between Earth and space  ==== ==== **probe** - an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore the Solar System and transmit data back to Earth  ====

**rocket** - a spacecraft that gets power from an engine full of chemical propellants
==== **space station** - a large artificial facility designed to be occupied for long periods and to serve as a work space to conduct research  ====

**gravity** - the force responsibile for pulling objects toward each other
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Celestial Objects
Solar System & Space Facts

Facts (click on the planet for information) The Sun as a Star Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Comets Nine Planets

Gravity
Why don't people fall off the Earth? The Universal Law of Gravitation Your Weight on Other Worlds [|Gravity Simulator - Rocket, Moon, Earth]

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Relative size of the planets of our solar system
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Space Firsts between 1957-1966 Space Exploration National Geographic History of Space Travel for kids NASA History for Kids NASA Future of Space Exploration NASA Future Missions
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Black Holes - Enrichment: How big is the Universe? How the Universe Works: Black Holes Mars Rover Information & Game