Earth and Space Systems: Grade 6 - Space

1. demonstrate an understanding of the patterns of change observable on earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system (e.g., solar and lunar eclipses, tides, phases of the moon, position of the constellations) and of the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system;
2. investigate, using models and simulations, the relationship between the sun, earth, and moon, the patterns of change observable on earth that result from the movement of these bodies, and the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system (e.g., the sun and planets, inner planets and outer planets);
3. describe technological and scientific advances that enable humans to study space, and explain how these advances have affected the quality of life on earth.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
The Canadian Space Agency		1	The Canadian Space Agency site contains up to date information related to Canadian Space exploration. In particular, the Educator's Corner contains resource material, educational links and student activities.
Explore Science		1,2	This site contains a wide range of simulated activities useful to explore a variety of concepts in the Structures and Mechanisms and Energy and Control Strands.
Tour the World’s Largest Model of the Solar System		1	Technical information on the planets in the solar system.Comets and asteroids areas contain no relevant information but other areas contain useful statistics.
The Stars and Their Constellations		1	A great site for constellations
Introductory Eclipse Tutorial		1	Information on the causes of an eclipse. effects during a total eclipse of the sun and patterns of eclipses.
Welcome to the Planets		1	Photos of the planets.
Views of the Solar System		1,2,3	This site contains multi-media information on the planets, asteroids, comets, and famous astronomers.
RADARSAT WWW Server		1	Canadian Space Agency -- Great Stuff.
The Nine Planets		1	A multimedia tour of the solar system.
Build a Comet Resource Page		1	Learn first-hand the chemical composition and evolution of a comet.
Star Gazer		1	A web site supporting the PBS weekly television series on naked eye astronomy.