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Assessment Title: Planetary Systems

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The Planetary Systems unit focuses on observable, predictable patterns of movement in the Sun, Earth, Moon system including Moon phases, Sunrise and Sunset, rotation and revolution, seasons and day/night. The influence of gravity and energy from the Sun on the planets and other solar system objects and technology used to study these objects in space are also addressed in this unit.

Author(s):

Sharon Densler            Capital School District
Jonathan Sypher          Brandywine School District
Garth Stubbolo           Appoquinimink School District
Janae Baldwin             Appoquinimink School District
Justine Wood              Red Clay School District
Joyce Nauman             Milford School District

Unit: Planetary Science Revised

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Grade Levels: 8
Content Area: Earth Science

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