Solar+System+and+Exploration

6th Grade Science | [|MidWeb] All resources on this page are aligned with HCISD curriculum standards.

= Unit 08: Solar System and Exploration = Students can view all the planets, Sun, and moons from different points of view. The site allows students to see the orbits of each planet as well. || [] || This site provides a 3-D view of all the planets of the Solar System. This site allows the student to zoom in to see a closer view of each planet, and the student can rotate the planet to see the different angles. This site requires a special 3-D plug in called the Unity plug-in. Contact your Campus Technology to request the plug-in before using the site. || [] || This site provides students with the opportunity to create their own planet. Students can adjust the planet's size, distance from the star, and age. Students can click on "Planet Gallery" to view each of the planets in the Solar System. The distance from each planet to the Sun and the relative size of the planet to Earth is provided. || [] || Students can compare the masses of all the planets and the Sun. Students choose a planet from each of the drop-down menus, and click "Compare." Students can click "Add" to increase the number of planets on the scale to find out how many planets are required to balance the scale. || [] ||
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 * ** Simulation ** || **NASA Solar System Simulator:**
 * || **NASA Eyes on the Solar System:**
 * || **NASA Extreme Planet Makeover:**
 * || **Planet Mass Comparison:**
 * || **Kids Astronomy** || [|http://www.kidsastronomy.com] ||

= Teacher Resources =
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