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.

Resource ID#: 13565 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)

Keywords: Solar System, Planet, Galaxy, Milky Way, Space, Distance

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.5.E.5.In.1

Identify that a galaxy is made of a very large number of stars and the planets that orbit them.

SC.5.E.5.Su.1

Recognize that a galaxy is a group of stars.

SC.5.E.5.In.2

Recognize major differences in the characteristics of the planets in the Solar System.

SC.5.E.5.In.3

Identify that the Solar System includes the Sun, Earth, Moon, and other planets and their moons.

SC.5.E.5.Su.3

Identify that the Sun, Earth, and Moon are part of the Solar System.

SC.5.N.1.In.2

Identify the basic purpose of an experiment.

SC.5.N.1.Pa.2

Recognize that people use observation and actions to get answers to questions about the natural world.

SC.5.N.2.In.1

Identify that science knowledge is based on observations and evidence.

SC.5.N.2.Su.1

Recognize that science knowledge is based on careful observations.

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