8th Grade Earth Science

There is order in the universe.

1. The Solar System consists of nine planets of very different size, whose composition, and surface features move around the sun in nearly circular orbits. Many of these planets have objects that orbit them. In addition to the planets the solar system also includes asteroids and comets. (AKSci - A.3)

Examples of What Students Should Be Able to Do:

• Research a planet and present the information to the class, including a handout, a multimedia portion and an assessment tool (e.g., quiz, crossword)
• Construct a relative scale model of the solar system.