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Sara Spivey Our Place in Our Solar System We begin by looking at the vastness of the universe - made up of galaxies that are made up stars that may have solar systems that may have planets revolving. Then we look at our galaxy, our star – the sun, our planets, the moons, the asteroids, the comets, the planetoids in the Kuiper Belt. We focus on Earth’s place in our solar system. We discover how Earth has unique properties as a planet that supports life. Next we compare Earth to the other planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets found in our solar system. After studying our solar system we go back to the thought of “Is there life beyond planet Earth?” and make our scientific theories.

Unit Plan

Engaging Students PowerPoint

Student Sample Presentation

Student Project Rubric

Student Project Checklist

Brochure for Parents about Projects

Implementation Plan

Teacher Presentation and reference handouts