Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System
This topic focuses on the characteristics, cycles and patterns in the solar system and within the universe.
Content Statement:
* The solar system includes the sun and all celestial bodies that orbit the sun. Each planet in
the solar system has unique characteristics.
* The distance from the sun, size, composition and movement of each planet are unique. Planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits. Some of the planets have moons and/or debris that orbit them. Comets, asteroids and meteoroids orbit the sun.
Content Statement:
* The sun is one of many stars that exist in the universe.
* The sun appears to be the largest star in the sky because it is the closest star to Earth. Some stars are
larger than the sun and some stars are smaller than the sun.
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