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Our Place in Space

Our Place in Space

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Explores Earth’s role and place in universe; discusses origin theories for planets in our solar system; light waves, light years, measuring distances and sizes; components of the universe (stars, nebulae, and galaxies) and relation to Earth; characteristics that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 45-60 mins
AR LEVEL: 7.0
LEXILE©: 1050L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 45-60 mins

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