Introduction to the Solar System

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Solar, System, Space, Exploration, Science, Exponential, Velocity

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Grade 9, Pan-Canadian Science Curriculum

• EXPL-09-312.01: describe theories on the formation of the solar system (Resources)
• EXPL-09-109.03: describe and explain the role of experimentation, collecting evidence, finding relationships, proposing explanations, and imagination in the development of scientific knowledge (e.g., explain how data provided by astronomy, radio astronomy, satellite-based astronomy, and satellite exploration of the sun, planets, moons, and asteroids contribute to our knowledge of the solar system) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-210.09: calculate theoretical values of a variable (e.g., calculate the travel time to a distant star at a given speed) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-210.16: identify new questions and problems that arise from what was learned (e.g., identify questions such as the following: "What are the limits of space travel?" "how old is the Universe?" "Is Earth the only suitable home for humans?") (Resources)
• EXPL-09-208.04: propose alternative solutions to a given practical problem, select one, and develop a plan (e.g., design and describe a model space station) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-209.04: organize data using a format that is appropriate to the task or experiment (e.g., maintain a log of their observations of changes in the night sky; prepare a comparative data table on various stars) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-211.01: receive, understand, and act on the ideas of others (e.g., take into account advice provided by other students or individuals in designing a space suit) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-211.03: work cooperatively with team members to develop and carry out a plan, and troubleshoot problems as they arise (e.g., write and act out a group skit demonstrating tasks and interactions among astronauts during a mission) (Resources)
• EXPL-09-211.05: defend a given position on an issue or problem, based on their findings (e.g., conduct appropriate research to justify their position on the economic costs or benefits of space exploration) (Resources)


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