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STANDARD 5.9 (ASTRONOMY and SPACE SCIENCE) ALL STUDENTS WILL GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ORIGIN, EVOLUTION, AND STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSE
Descriptive Statement: The study of science should include a study of the planet Earth and its relationship to the rest of the universe. This standard describes what students should know about astronomy and space science.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 6, students will:
A. Earth, Moon, Sun System 1. Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units of time including: · days · months · years 2. Recognize that changes in the Earth’s position relative to the sun produces differing amounts of daylight seasonally.
B. Solar System 1. Using models, demonstrate an understanding of the scale of the solar system that shows distance and size relationships among the sun and planets. 2. Recognize that the sun's gravitational pull holds the planets in their orbits and that the planets’ gravitational pull holds their moons in their orbits. C. Stars 1. Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the positions of the constellations in the night sky. 2. Observe that the planets appear to change their position against the background of stars. D. Galaxies and Universe Reinforce indicators from previous grade level.
Link to Standard 5.9 Grade 3-4
Link to Standard 5.9 Grade 7-8
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