ASTR.SCI.6.B
Observe the movement of planets throughout the year and measure how their positions change relative to the constellations.
Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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movementplanetsyearpositionsconstellations
Skills
- observe (the movement of planets throughout the year) #dok1
- measure (how planetary positions change relative to the constellations) #dok2
- record (planetary movement and positional changes) #dok2
- analyze (patterns of planetary movement relative to constellations) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can observe the movement of planets over the course of a year. #dok1
- I can record the positions of planets as they change relative to constellations. #dok2
- I can measure the changes in planet positions compared to background constellations. #dok2
- I can analyze data to identify patterns in the movement of planets relative to constellations. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Planetary positions change relative to constellations in predictable ways that can be observed and measured.
- Careful observation and recording of planetary motion reveals larger patterns about the solar system and celestial mechanics.
Essential Questions
- How do the positions of planets change throughout the year relative to background constellations?
- What methods can we use to measure and track planetary movement?
- Why do planets appear to move differently from stars in the night sky?
- What patterns emerge when we observe the movement of planets over time?
- How does recording planetary motion help us understand celestial mechanics?