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: 2 weeksIndicator 25: Examine the life cycle of a star and predict the next likelystage of a star.KNOW• The definition of aconstellation.• The features of the sun.• The Sun is an average star.• The difference between astar and a planet.• What makes a star shine.DO• Identify and locateconstellations.• Explain why the position ofconstellations changes throughout the year.• Describe the structure of theSun.• Explain why the Sun isconsidered an average star.• Describe how a star isdifferent from a planet.• Explain what makes a star shine.• Label a drawing of thestructure of the sun.