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ABACUS 01-SC08-55
PASS: Reassigned from 10th Grade Physical Science
Links:
8th Grade Curriculum Page
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PASS Strand:
3. Earth and the Solar System
Objectives:
- The earth is the third planet from the sun in a system that includes the moon, the sun, eight other planets and their moons, and smaller objects, such as asteroids and comets.
Local category: Astronomy
Time Range:
1st quarter; Two months for Strand 3
Suggested Teaching Strategies:
- Model of the solar system. Students calculate a scale distance and measure out and label the planets in correct order. We discuss scale and perspective and what would be necessary for a true accurate model of the solar system.
- Chart to organize the characteristics of each planet.
- Introduce devices (songs/mnemonic devices) to help remember order of planets.
- Compare similarities and differences between Earth and other planets.
- Discuss the exploration of Mars and other bodies in the solar system.
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Revision Date:
June 2005
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