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Revision as of 02:35, 27 August 2008
- All pupils can recall the locations of the major features of the the solar system.
Contents
The Sun
- All pupils understand that our Sun is the result of a giant nuclear fusion reaction.
- All pupils understand that the heat and light of the Sun is the source of all life on Earth.
- All pupils understand the role our Sun plays in creating the seasons.
- Most pupils understand that the Earth orbits around the Sun due to the Sun's strong gravitational pull.
- Some pupils may understand that the Sun emits a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation including high-energy UV light that causes tanning.
Inner (Terrestrial) Planets
- All pupils will understand that the inner terrestrial planets have solid surfaces and are significantly smaller that the larger gas planets.
Mercury
- All pupils understand that Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
- All pupils recall that is a very small planet which is very hot on one side and very cold on the other side.
- Some pupils may understand why Mercury's surface temperature varies so wildly.
Venus
- All pupils understand that Venus' surface is 97% carbon dioxide.
Earth
- Mostly harmless
Earth's Moon
- All pupils understand the role the Moon plays in creating the tides.
- Some pupils may understand how our Moon was formed.
Mars
- All pupils understand that unfortunately we have not yet found Martians.
Ceres
- Deadly Ceres.
Asteroid Belt
- Not load-bearing.
Outer Planets (Gas Giants)
- Made of gas.
Jupiter
- Very big.
- Swirly thing.
Jupiter's moons
- Loads of 'em.
Saturn
- Pretty
Saturn's rings
- All pupils recall that Saturn's rings are made of ice, dust and rocks.
Uranus
- Pronounced "yure-an-uss"
Neptune
- Looks lovely
Comets
- Shooty
Outer Planets
- Very cold.
- Made of rock.
Pluto
- Pupils understand that Pluto IS a planet.
Eris
Oort Cloud
- The very definition of dusty.
Pupils should also be aware of how orbital period varies with distance from the Sun and that Pluto is not always the furthest planet from the Sun due to its odd orbit.
