Middle School

Space Systems


MS-ESS1-1

Earth-Sun-Moon System
Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.


MS-ESS1-2

Gravity and Motions in Space
Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.


MS-ESS1-3

Scale Properties in the Solar System
Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.