7.SCI.9.A

Describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets, Kuiper belt, and Oort cloud.

Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
physical propertieslocationsmovementsSunplanetsmoonsmeteorsasteroidscometsKuiper beltOort cloud
Skills
  • describe (physical properties of solar system components) #dok2
  • identify (locations of celestial bodies in the solar system) #dok1
  • explain (movements of Sun, planets, moons, and other solar system objects) #dok2
  • compare (characteristics among solar system bodies) #dok2
  • summarize (organization of the solar system including Kuiper belt and Oort cloud) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets, the Kuiper belt, and the Oort cloud. #dok1
  • I can list physical properties of major solar system components. #dok1
  • I can describe the locations of different objects in our solar system. #dok2
  • I can explain the movements of the Sun, planets, moons, and other solar system bodies. #dok2
  • I can compare characteristics among the Sun, planets, moons, and small solar system bodies. #dok2
  • I can summarize how the solar system is organized, including the positions of the Kuiper belt and Oort cloud. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the physical properties and movements of solar system objects are related. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The solar system consists of a variety of objects, each with unique physical properties, locations, and movements.
  • Understanding the physical characteristics and motion of celestial bodies helps explain the structure and organization of the solar system.
Essential Questions
  • What are the physical properties of the Sun, planets, moons, and other objects in our solar system?
  • How are the locations of different solar system objects organized?
  • How do the movements of solar system bodies differ from one another?
  • What are the Kuiper belt and Oort cloud, and how do they fit into our solar system's structure?
  • Why is it important to understand the physical properties and motions of objects in the solar system?