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Investigation of the concepts of gravity and inertia and how it relates to the movement of objects in our solar system.

Thinking map graphic organizer to describe the characteristics of spiral, elliptical, and irregular shaped galaxies.

Graphic organizer for the three types of lithospheric plate boundaries their characteristics.

Thinking map graphic organizer describing the characteristics of comets, asteroids, meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites.

Writing scientific explanations using the claim-evidence-reasoning approach for the theory of continental drift.

Introductory activity to writing scientific arguments using the claim-evidence-reasoning approach. Students investigate the sunrise and sunset times for various cities to collect evidence to support the autumnal equinox.

End of unit choice board for students to demonstrate their understanding of various astronomy concepts.

Quick 10 question formative assessment using matching and constructed response to assess student understanding of how the earth moves and the cause of seasons.