Access Point #: SC.5.E.5.In.1


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Identify that a galaxy is made of a very large number of stars and the planets that orbit them.
Number: SC.5.E.5.In.1 Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time : Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.

Related Benchmarks

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SC.5.E.5.1: Recognize that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, and many stars, including any objects orbiting the stars. Identify our home galaxy as the Milky Way.



Related Courses

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5020060: Science - Grade Five
7720060: Access Science Grade 5


Related Resources

Educational Game

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Taking a Voyage Away from Home: In this printable lesson, K-2 Students create a model of the Sun and Earth. They also put together a simple puzzle of the solar system.

Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Galaxies and Solar Systems:

The students will learn all about outer space in this lesson. They will make a model of a galaxy and learn the vocabulary that relates to this topic. The students will also learn how to classify a planet and describe its features. They will be taught about the Earth's position in the solar system as well as that of the other planets in our solar system. The students will also learn how to classify between the different objects that are in our solar system.