MY SOLAR SYSTEM – ASTRONOMY SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Design and explore solar systems with multiple celestial bodies. Students investigate orbital mechanics, gravity, and how mass and distance affect planetary motion.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand orbital mechanics
• Explore gravitational effects
• Design custom solar systems
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Science 6.11.B – Understand solar system organization
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Astronomy Concepts, Gravitational Physics, Scientific Modeling, Space Science
GRADE LEVELS: 5th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation