Exploring the Sun
8th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the Sun's structure and its role in the solar system.
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The Solar System includes the Sun, planets, moons, and other objects held by the Sun's gravity.
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The Sun is the largest object in the Solar System, making up over 98% of its mass.
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The planets orbit the Sun in a flat disk, with smaller, rocky planets closer to the Sun and larger, gas giants farther away.
