​ What is Earth and Space Science?

It is the scientific study of processes on Earth and in other locations in our solar system and galaxy.

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In this unit you will learn how to see and investigate the world like an Earth Scientist.​

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​Many people look up at the sky and wonder if there is life beyond planet Earth. Scientists are using advanced tools to see if other planets could support life. You will learn how Earth scientists use what they know about Earth to help them in this search.

" How can we search for evidence that other planets were once habitable? " 

​~When a place has the conditions necessary to support life.

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~HABITABLE~​

​Planets that are mainly composed of ROCKS AND METALS.

~ROCKY PLANETS~​

"A group of related elements that function together as a whole to produce a certain outcome." 

​COMPARING ROCKY PLANETS ACTIVITY

​You, as planetary geologists, will compare Earth to the other rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars) to identify similarities and differences.

​There are FOUR MAJOR SPHERES on each ROCKY PLANET. Today, you will become an expert on ONE SPHERE. You will compare the similarities and differences of this sphere on each planet.

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GOOD LUCK!!!!!!​

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