Space

Essential Questions

What is our place in the universe?
How do the components of our solar system move and interact with one another?
How do the motions of Earth and the Moon affect our lives?
How were stars and constellations important to ancient peoples?
How has technology aided us in our study of the universe?
How does the relationship between the Earth and Sun creates changes over time encompassing the water cycle, climate and weather, and seasonal patterns?
How does the position of Earth in the solar system affect the conditions on our planet?
How does the Earth’s atmosphere impact life on the Earth?
How does the rotation of the Earth affect the Earth’s seasons?
How does space exploration help humans to solve problems on Earth?
Why is the power of gravity so important to the solar system?
How we know that the universe is continuously evolving/expanding.