Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 6, students will:
Standard 5.9
(Astronomy & Space
Science) All students will gain an understanding
of the origin, evolution, and structure of
the universe.
Standard 5.9.6.A
Earth,
Moon, Sun System
Standard 5.9.6.A.1
Explain
how the motions of the Earth, sun, and moon,
define units of time including:
· days
· months
· years
Standard 5.9.6.A.2
Recognize
that changes in the Earth's position relative
to the sun produces differing amounts of daylight
seasonally.
Standard 5.9.6.B
Solar
System
Standard 5.9.6.B.1
Using
models, demonstrate an understanding of the
scale of the solar system that shows distance
and size relationships among the sun and
planets.
Standard 5.9.6.B.2
Recognize
that the sun's gravitational pull holds the
planets in their orbits and that the planets'
gravitational pull holds their moons in their
orbits.
Standard 5.9.6.C
Stars
Standard 5.9.6.C.1
Observe
and record short-term and long-term changes
in the positions of the constellations in the
night sky.
Standard 5.9.6.C.2
Observe
that the planets appear to change their position
against the background of stars.
Standard 5.9.6.D
Galaxies
and Universe Reinforce indicators
from previous grade level.