6th GRADE SCIENCE - Findlay City Schools

BENCHMARK A: Describe how the positions and motions of the objects inthe universe cause predictable and cyclic events.BENCHMARK B: Explain that the universe is composed of vast amounts ofmatter, most of which is at incomprehensible distances and held together bygravitational force. Describe how the universe is studied by the use ofequipment such as telescopes, probes, satellites and spacecraftTOPIC/UNIT: 8 th : Earth/The UniverseTime Line: 1 weekIndicator 23: Explain that the universe consists of billions of galaxies thatare classified by shape.Indicator 24: Explain interstellar distances are measured in light years(e.g., the nearest star beyond the sun is 4.3 light years away).KNOW• The characteristics of thegalaxy called Milky Way.DO• List several characteristicsof the Milky Way Galaxy.