---
title: "S4E1: Stars and Planets Compared (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S4E1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S4E1
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-4
language: en
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---

# S4E1: Stars and Planets Compared

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

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 4, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-4.md

## 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.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

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