EYES ON EXOPLANETS – SPACE EXPLORATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Discover planets beyond our solar system with this interactive space exploration tool. Students explore confirmed exoplanets, learn about detection methods, and investigate the search for habitable worlds.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore exoplanets and their characteristics
• Understand planet detection methods
• Learn about the search for habitable worlds
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science 3.8.D – Identify the planets in Earth’s solar system
• TX TEKS Science 6.11.B – Understand the organization of our solar system
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Space Science, Scientific Inquiry, Data Analysis, Astronomical Understanding
GRADE LEVELS: 6th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Earth and Maps, Space, Interactive