Astronomy: Space Systems: CKSci Student Reader

Space Systems introduces Grade 5 students to real-world examples and fundamental concepts that will be explored in greater depth in later grades. Students will learn about the system of planets that orbit our sun. introduces gravity as a pull “downward” toward the center of Earth. Students read about the brightness of stars and the relationship between distance and absolute brightness. They will read about and investigate patterns of day/night, shadow movement, and seasonal changes.