SC.8.E.5.Pa.1 Recognize that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun.

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Access Point #:SC.8.E.5.Pa.1

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Access Point Number:	SC.8.E.5.Pa.1
Access Point Description:	Recognize that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun.
Access Point Category:	Participatory
Date Adopted or Revised:	02/08
Big Idea	Earth in Space and Time - The origin and eventual fate of the Universe still remains one of the greatest questions in science. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the planetary systems, and Earth. Humankind’s need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Universe. Related Instructional Resources » More Information »

RELATED Benchmarks (5)

» SC.8.E.5.1: Recognize that there are enormous distances between objects in space and apply our knowledge of light and space travel to understand this distance.
Depth of Knowledge: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
This benchmark belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.E.5.2: Recognize that the universe contains many billions of galaxies and that each galaxy contains many billions of stars.
Depth of Knowledge: Low l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
This benchmark belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.E.5.3: Distinguish the hierarchical relationships between planets and other astronomical bodies relative to solar system, galaxy, and universe, including distance, size, and composition.
Depth of Knowledge: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
This benchmark belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.E.5.4: Explore the Law of Universal Gravitation by explaining the role that gravity plays in the formation of planets, stars, and solar systems and in determining their motions.
Depth of Knowledge: High l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
This benchmark belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» SC.8.E.5.8: Compare various historical models of the Solar System, including geocentric and heliocentric.
Depth of Knowledge: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
This benchmark belongs to: Earth in Space and Time

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» Eclipse of the Century In July 1991, the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth produced a rare opportunity — a total solar eclipse with a particularly long duration and a path that crossed easily accessible locations, including a major astronomical observatory in... ...read more	Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)
» Solar Eclipses Every now and then, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that, when viewed from parts of the Earth, the Moon eclipses the Sun's light. Solar eclipses are fairly common -- the Moon will block out some portion of the Sun at least twice a year. However, it... ...read more	Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)

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- » 7820017: Access M/J Comprehensive Science 3
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