6th GRADE SCIENCE - Findlay City Schools

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: .5 of a weekIndicator 26: Name and describe tools used to study the universe (e.g.,telescopes, probes, satellites and spacecraft).KNOW• What tools are used to observethe universe (telescopes, spacecraft, satellites).DO• List tools used to observethe universe.• What satellites are and howthey are used.