• Unit 2 - Stars and Planets

    S4E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars and planets.

    S4E1a. Ask questions to compare and contrast technological advances that have changed the amount and type of information on distant objects in the sky.

    S4E1b. Construct an argument on why some stars (including the Earth’s sun) appear to be larger or brighter than others. 

    S4E1c. Construct an explanation of the differences between stars and planets.

    S4Ed. Evaluate strengths and limitations of models of our solar system in describing relative size, order, appearance and composition of planets and the sun.