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


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Recognize that stars are very far away from Earth.
Number: SC.5.E.5.Pa.1 Category: Participatory
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


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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.