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    • Access Point Number: SC.8.E.5.Su.6  
      Access Point Description: Recognize that conditions on other planets in the Solar System are different than those on Earth.

      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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      Resource Type(s)
      » Phoenix Mars Lander
      A lesson from Nova/PBS that describes the landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander, its purpose, function, and initial findings. The lesson plan provides two ways for students to investigate how the lander would collect data from the surface and the...    ...read more 
      Video / Audio / Animation
      Teaching Idea (Primary Type)
      » Mars Earth Orbit Actual
      This applet uses the distances and speeds of the planets to simulate the relative positions of Earth and Mars.
      Virtual Manipulative (Primary Type)

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


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