STANDARD 5.9 (EARTH SCIENCE): by Grade 6
Strands with Cumulative Progress IndicatorsA. Earth, Moon, Sun System
- Explain how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon, define units
of time including:
• days
• months
• years - Recognize that changes in the Earth's position relative to the sun produces differing amounts of daylight seasonally.
B. Solar System
- Using models, demonstrate an understanding of the scale of the solar system that shows distance and size relationships among the sun and planets.
- 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
- Observe and record short-term and long-term changes in the positions of the constellations in the night sky.
- Observe that the planets appear to change their position against the background of stars.
D. Galaxies and Universe
Reinforce indicators from previous grade level.
