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Unit: Earth in space

NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑1
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MS‑ESS1‑2
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MS‑ESS1‑3
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MS‑ESS1.A.1
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MS‑ESS1.A.2
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MS‑ESS1.B.1
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MS‑ESS1.B.3

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Earth's place in the universe

How did early astronomers explain the motion of the sun and stars?
NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑1
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MS‑ESS1.A.1

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Galaxies and gravity

The Milky Way: it's more than just a candy bar.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑2
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MS‑ESS1.A.2
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MS‑ESS1.B.1

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The solar system

Earth isn't flat, but our solar system is.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑2
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MS‑ESS1‑3
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MS‑ESS1.B.1
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MS‑ESS1.B.3

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About this unit

This unit explores Earth's place in space. Learn about early models of the universe, the role of gravity in our galaxy, the structure of our solar system, and more.