Access Points Icon Access Point #:SC.8.E.5.Su.2


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    • Access Point Number: SC.8.E.5.Su.2  
      Access Point Description: Recognize that the Solar System is part of a galaxy.

      Access Point Category: Supported  
      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.

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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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