NGSS · Earth & Space Science · Grades 6–8 (Middle School)

MS-ESS1-3 Solar System Scale

Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

Teach MS-ESS1-3 with a mystery

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Science Unlocked lesson set The Seven-Planet Squeeze A viral picture claims that all seven other planets could fit side by side in the gap between Earth and the Moon. Is the claim true, false — or does it depend? 1 week · $3.00 · Grades 6–8 See what’s inside
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