ASTR.SCI.14.A

Illustrate the structure and components of our Milky Way galaxy and model the size, location, and movement of our solar system within it.

Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
structurecomponentsMilky Way galaxymodelsizelocationmovementsolar system
Skills
  • illustrate (the structure and components of the Milky Way galaxy) #dok2
  • model (the size, location, and movement of our solar system within the Milky Way galaxy) #dok3
  • describe (the structure and components of the Milky Way galaxy) #dok1
  • identify (the size, location, and movement of our solar system in the galaxy) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the structure and components of the Milky Way galaxy. #dok1
  • I can list key features of the Milky Way galaxy's structure. #dok1
  • I can identify our solar system's location within the Milky Way galaxy. #dok2
  • I can illustrate the movement of our solar system within the Milky Way using a visual model. #dok2
  • I can compare the size of our solar system to the overall scale of the Milky Way galaxy. #dok2
  • I can model the position and motion of the solar system within the Milky Way galaxy using diagrams or simulations. #dok3
  • I can analyze how our solar system's movement within the Milky Way impacts astronomical observations. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The Milky Way galaxy has a complex structure and consists of various components that define its size, shape, and behavior.
  • Our solar system has a specific location and follows a measurable path of movement within the Milky Way galaxy.
Essential Questions
  • What are the main structural features and components of the Milky Way galaxy?
  • Where is our solar system located within the Milky Way, and how do we know?
  • How does our solar system move within the Milky Way galaxy?
  • Why is it important to understand the structure and movement of our solar system within the Milky Way?
  • How does modeling the Milky Way and our solar system's location help scientists interpret astronomical observations?