Space 

In our space unit, we cover the following concepts.  Have fun visiting
the related sites. 

South Burlington Learning Expectations:

1. Identify our solar system as part of a larger system called a galaxy, the Milky Way
2. State that there are different forms of galaxies (elliptical and spiral)
3. Recognize that galaxies are made up of many types of stars
4. Identify the Milky Way as a spiral galaxy
5. Create a model of a galaxy and label its types
6. Recognize that stars change size and color and go through a "Life cycle"
7. Identify constellation in our night sky

Related Sites:

Life Cycle of a Star

Galaxies

Fun Galaxy Games

NASA site 

Life Cycle of a star

Galaxies

More about galaxies
Constellations                                    

Constellation Page
The Constellations
Constellation Mythology
Constellation Myths
The Constellations
(Pictures from Fairfax County Public Schools)

Games and Information

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Last updated on 01/28/04