Solar System Stemscopes

The orbits of the objects in the solar system are the direct result of which of the following feature of the Sun?

• Its magnetic field

• Its brightness

• Its gravitational pull

• Its chemical composition

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which of the following are in our solar system?(pick more than one answer)

• planets

• multiple stars

• moons

• asteroids

• comets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which of the following is a complete list of the inner planets?

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter

Which of the following is a complete list of the outer planets?

• Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter

Propose a study to explore the relationship between the solar system's structure and the possibility of life on other planets.

• Analyze the atmospheres of different planets and moons in the solar system to assess their potential to support life.

• Observe the moon through a telescope to look for signs of life.

• Send a satellite to photograph the surface of Mars without analyzing atmospheric composition.

• Study the sun's impact on Earth's climate without considering other planets.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

If someone is building a scale model of our solar system which characteristic would be the most difficult to build into the model?

• The relative sizes of the objects

• The colors of the objects

• The distances between objects

• The composition of the objects

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The force of gravitational attraction between the Sun and Venus could be increased by reducing which of the following?

• The period of rotation of the Sun

• The distance between the Sun and Venus

• The speed of the orbit of Venus

• The colors of the Sun and Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What are the characteristics of the inner planets in the solar system?

• Giant balls of gas and ice

• Hard and rocky

• Very Large

• Smaller

• Have many moons

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What are the characteristics of the outer planets in the solar system?

• Giant balls of gas and ice

• Hard and rocky

• Very Large

• Smaller

• Have many moons