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Subject Area - 3:
Science and Technology and Engineering Education
Science and Technology and Engineering Education
- Standard Area - 3.3: Earth and Space Sciences
- Organizing Category - 3.3.B: Origin and Evolution of the Universe
- Grade Level - 3.3.8.B: GRADE 8
Standard - 3.3.8.B3
- Compare and contrast scientific theories.
- Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by scientists to study the natural world and universe.
- Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations.
- Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence.
- Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models.
- Explain the importance of accuracy and precision in making valid measurements.
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Assessment Anchor - S8.D.3
Composition and Structure of the Universe
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Anchor Descriptor - S8.D.3.1 Explain the relationships between and among the objects of our solar system.
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Eligible Content - S8.D.3.1.1 Describe patterns of earth’s movements (i.e., rotation and revolution) in relation to the moon and sun (i.e., phases, eclipses, and tides)
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Eligible Content - S8.D.3.1.2 Describe the role of gravity as the force that governs the movement of the solar system and universe.
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Eligible Content - S8.D.3.1.3 Compare and contrast characteristics of celestial bodies found in the solar system (e.g., moons, asteroids, comets, meteors, inner and outer planets).
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