The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them.

About this resource:

Authority Status:

Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

Creator:

Next Generation Science Standards

Indexing Status:

Yes

Education Level:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Science

Statement Notation:

DCI.ESS1.B.6-8.3

List Identifier:

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Description en-US: The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them.

Language:

English