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    • Access Point Number: SC.8.E.5.In.4  
      Access Point Description: Identify gravity as the force that holds orbiting planets in place in the Solar System.

      Access Point Category: Independent  
      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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      » Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down?
      The Moon, Earth's natural satellite, seems to hover in the sky, unaffected by gravity. However, the reason the Moon stays in orbit is precisely because of gravity -- a universal force that attracts objects. With the right combination of speed and...    ...read more       		 Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)
      » How fast do objects move in the solar sytem?
      This interactive demonstrates the impacts of the gravitational force of the sun on motion of objects in the solar system.      		 Virtual Manipulative (Primary Type)
      » My Solar System
      This simulation demonstrates the effect of gravitation in determining planetary orbits as well as that of comets and satellites. This simulation allows you to change initial positions, velocities and masses of bodies and see the resulting orbit.      		 Virtual Manipulative (Primary Type)
      » Jupiter: Earth's Shield
      More than 155 planets have been found outside of our solar system since the first extra-solar planet was identified in 1995. The search has long been heavily biased towards finding massive planets with short orbits. Now, to find an Earth-like planet,...    ...read more       		 Video / Audio / Animation (Primary Type)

      * Please note that examples of resources are not intended as complete curriculum.


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