Cataloging the Solar System

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Standards

Standard 3
Students will understand the relationship and attributes of objects in the solar system.

Objective 1 Describe and compare the components of the solar system.

1. Identify the planets in the solar system by name and relative location from the sun.
2. Using references, compare the physical properties of the planets (e.g., size, solid or gaseous).
3. Use models and graphs that accurately depict scale to compare the size and distance between objects in the solar system.
4. Describe the characteristics of comets, asteroids, and meteors.