Earth, Moon, Sun & Space Models — Chapter overview · Science 6: Matter, Energy & Earth Systems, Grade 6
How can one system contain different mechanisms, perspectives, and scales? Can one labeled model explain phases, seasons, eclipses, and scale without confusing their mechanisms?
Chapter question
How can one system contain different mechanisms, perspectives, and scales?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 8.1 · The Solar System, Gravity & Orbits
I can state what the strength of gravity between two objects depends on.
- Unit 8.2 · Day, Night & Seasons: Rotation and Tilt
I can explain why the angle of sunlight changes how much energy reaches each square metre.
- Unit 8.3 · Moon Phases: Sunlight & Viewing Geometry
I can explain phases as a change in viewing geometry rather than a shadow.
- Unit 8.4 · Eclipses & Tides: Alignment with Different Mechanisms
I can explain the geometry of a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse.
- Unit 8.5 · Space Models: Scale, Evidence & Revision
I can build a scale model of distances in space and state what it distorts.