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S4E1Stars and Planets Compared

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to compare and contrast the physical attributes of stars and planets.

Appears in: Science, Grade 4

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Expectations

  • S4E1.a

    Ask questions to compare and contrast technological advances that have changed the amount and type of information on distant objects in the sky.

  • S4E1.b

    Construct an argument on why some stars (including the Earth's sun) appear to be larger or brighter than others.

  • S4E1.c

    Construct an explanation of the differences between stars and planets.

  • S4E1.d

    Evaluate strengths and limitations of models of our solar system in describing relative size, order, appearance and composition of planets and the sun.

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Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.