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Investigate that the number of stars that can be seen through telescopes is dramatically greater than those seen by the unaided eye.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 3
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time - Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating:
Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
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Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5020040: Science - Grade Three (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7720040: Access Science Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SC.3.E.5.In.5: Recognize that stars appear larger and closer when seen through a telescope.
SC.3.E.5.Su.5: Recognize a telescope as a tool to view stars in space.
SC.3.E.5.Pa.4: Match a familiar object enlarged by magnification.
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorial
Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8
Seeing Stars:
Explore how your view of the stars changes when using a telescope in this interactive tutorial.
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorial
Seeing Stars:
Explore how your view of the stars changes when using a telescope in this interactive tutorial.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Parent Resources
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