8.SCI.9.B
Categorize galaxies as spiral, elliptical, and irregular and locate Earth's solar system within the Milky Way galaxy.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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galaxiesspiralellipticalirregularEarth's solar systemMilky Way galaxy
Skills
- categorize (galaxies as spiral, elliptical, and irregular) #dok2
- locate (Earth's solar system within the Milky Way galaxy) #dok1
- identify (differences among galaxy types) #dok2
- analyze (features of each galaxy type) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can locate Earth's solar system within the Milky Way galaxy. #dok1
- I can categorize galaxies as spiral, elliptical, and irregular by examining their characteristics. #dok2
- I can identify the distinguishing features of spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. #dok2
- I can analyze how the location of Earth's solar system relates to our understanding of the galaxy. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Galaxies can be grouped into three main types—spiral, elliptical, and irregular—based on their characteristics.
- Earth's solar system occupies a specific position within the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of many galaxy types in the universe.
Essential Questions
- What are the main types of galaxies, and how are they categorized?
- How can we distinguish between spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies?
- Where is Earth's solar system located within the Milky Way galaxy, and why is this important?
- How do the structures of different galaxy types compare to each other?
- What do galaxy classifications tell us about the nature and evolution of the universe?