Science Space Exploration Conceptual 7–9 yrs

Asteroids, Comets & Dwarf Planets

小行星、彗星与矮行星

Description

Identify other objects in the solar system beyond planets: asteroids (rocky bodies mostly between Mars and Jupiter), comets (icy bodies with tails when near the Sun), and meteoroids/meteors/meteorites (space rocks that enter Earth’s atmosphere)

Mastery Evidence

✓ Describe asteroids as rocky bodies mostly found in the belt between Mars and Jupiter
✓ Describe comets as icy bodies that develop a glowing tail when they approach the Sun
✓ Explain the difference between a meteoroid (in space), meteor (streak of light in atmosphere), and meteorite (lands on Earth)

Assessment Prompt

If your child saw a shooting star, could they explain that it’s actually a tiny space rock burning up in our atmosphere — and tell you the difference between that and a comet?

Prerequisites 1

The Eight Planets

科学 · 7–9y

了解行星位置有助于理解小行星和彗星的分布区域

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