Standards
- SC.5.E.5.1 Recognize that a galaxy consists of gas, dust, and many stars, including any objects orbiting the stars. Identify our home galaxy as the Milky Way. (L)
- SC.5.E.5.2 Recognize the major common characteristics of all planets and compare/contrast the properties of inner and outer planets. (M)
- SC.5.E.5.3 Distinguish among the following objects of the Solar System -- Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets -- and identify Earth's position in it. (H)
- SC.5.N.1.2 Explain the difference between an experiment and other types of scientific investigation. (M)
- SC.5.N.1.6 Recognize and explain the difference between personal opinion/interpretation and verified observation. (M)