During the fourth quarter our 6th grade science class will be building an understanding of the Solar System.

The objectives for this unit are:

1. Analyze the components and cycles of the solar system.

2. Compare and contrast the Earth to other planets in terms of: size, composition, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.

3. Relate the influence of the sin and the moon’s orbit to the gravitational effects produced on Earth.

4. Describe space explorations and the understandings gained from them.

5. Describe the setting to the solar system in the universe.

6. Analyze the spin-off benefits generated by space exploration technology.

I want to thank you for your continued support in aiding your son or daughter be successful in the sixth grade. We are a team working toward the common goal of seeing that your student is continuously challenged to their best ability.